UC’s Simeon Coleman named Freshman All-American by On3

University of Cincinnati freshman linebacker Simeon Coleman was named a Freshman All-American by On3 recently.
 
Cincinnati was one of just two Big 12 schools to place a freshman on the list, the other being Colorado.
 
A native of Seat Pleasant, Md., Coleman appeared in all 12 games for the Bearcats and recorded 32 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two quarterback hurries. He made the first start of his collegiate career at Iowa State on Nov. 16.
 
Coleman was one of several true freshmen to make an impact for the Bearcats this season. According to PFF, his 238 defensive snaps this season were the most among any true freshman linebacker in the Big 12. His 32 tackles ranked fifth among Big 12 true freshmen.
 
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