Laveranues Coles

Professional football wide receiver Laveranues Coles plays for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.

On February 25, 2009, Coles and the New York Jets agreed to part ways. He then signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the Bengals on March 4, 2009.WashingtonPost.com: Coles Agrees to Bengals' Deal

Football Career

Prior to playing in the NFL, Coles played college football with the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA. Throughout his collegiate career, he recorded 127 receptions and 2,012 yards for nine touchdowns. After college, Coles was selected 78th overall in the 2000 NFL draft by the New York Jets.

Coles made his professional debut with the Jets in 2000, playing in 13 games and recording 385 total yards and his first professional touchdown. Earning a starting position in 2001, Coles had one of his statistically best seasons in 2002, tallying 1,264 receiving yards. In 2003, Coles signed with the Washington Redskins, playing two seasons woth the team before he was traded back to the New York Jets in 2005.

Career Highlights

2007: Ed Block Courage Award
2007: Jets' offensive captain
2006: Jets' MVP
2006: Recorded 91 catches, second-most by a Jet in a single season
2006: AFC offensive player of the month for September
2005: Recorded his 400th career reception
2003: Pro Bowl
2002-03: Caught five or more passes in 19 consecutive games, setting a new NFL record