Colon with the Jets in 2014
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||
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| Born: | (1983-04-09) April 9, 1983 (age 41) The Bronx, New York, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | New York (NY) Cardinal Hayes | ||||
| College: | Hofstra | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 131 | ||||
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Willie Colon (born April 9, 1983) is a former American football player. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was part of the Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII victory over the Arizona Cardinals. He played college footballatHofstra University. He currently co-hosts on The Carton Show on Fox Sports 1.
Colon attended Cardinal Hayes High SchoolinThe Bronx. As a senior, he received the Cardinal Hayes Outstanding Defensive Player Award as the defensive MVP. He chose to attend Hofstra, majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Colon is of Puerto Rican descent.
Colon was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (131st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.[1] He started the first two games of his career in Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2006 season, replacing an injured Max Starks. This sparked a position battle with Starks for starting right tackle, which continued through an unspectacular 2007 season.[2] Colon was a member of the Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII championship team of 2008-2009, winning the game against the Arizona Cardinals. He re-signed with the Steelers after the 2008 season for a one-year deal worth $2.2 million.[3]
While working out during the offseason in June 2010, Colon tore his Achilles tendon, forcing him to miss the entire 2010 NFL season.
On July 29, 2011, Colon signed a five-year deal worth $29 million with the Steelers.[4] In week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, Colon tore his triceps and missed the rest of the season.
Colon was released from the Steelers on March 13, 2013.[5]
The New York Jets signed Colon to a one–year contract on March 15, 2013.[6] The New York Jets re-signed Colon to a one-year contract worth $2 million on March 19, 2014.
After his playing career, Colon joined Barstool Sports as a radio host for the Barstool Breakfast show on SiriusXM Barstool Radio on channel 85.
Colon joined the Morning Men Radio Show on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio on channel 82, becoming the 3rd host alongside Evan Cohen and Mike Babchik.
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Pittsburgh Steelers 2006 NFL draft selections
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