Auburn signee Shon Coleman diagnosed with leukemia

Olive Branch, Miss., offensive lineman Shon Coleman began chemotherapy treatments over the weekend.

Shon Coleman, an Auburn football signee who starred on the offensive line at Olive Branch (Miss.), was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

According to The Commercial Appeal, the 6-foot-7, 285-pound Coleman has acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Late last week, a lump removed from his head was found to be malignant and he began chemotherapy treatments over the weekend.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website describes ALL as a blood cancer that is the most common form of leukemia in children under 15. With treatment, it is considered very treatable.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Shon,” Olive Branch athletic director Pete Cordelli told The Commercial Appeal. “This is a great kid who does all the right things. We’re positive he’ll come out of this OK.”

Auburn signee Shon Coleman is undergoing treatment for leukemia.

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Coleman enjoyed an outstanding senior season in 2009, elevating his status as a recruit. Despite several schools' attempts to sway Coleman away from the Tigers, he followed through on his commitment to Auburn and signed Feb. 3, helping complete one of the nation's top recruiting classes which also features running back Mike Dyer and fellow offensive lineman Eric Mack.

With Coleman helping to anchor the line, Olive Branch went 10-3 last fall. The Conquistadors were eliminated from the 6A state playoffs by Madison Central (Madison, Miss.).