Before they were Falcons: Running back Tevin Coleman

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Tevin Coleman is handling a key role for the Falcons in his second season in the NFL. He was a standout at Indiana University, too, rushing for 2,036 yards as a junior before turning pro.

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 22: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers leaps past the tackle attempt of Darron Lee #43 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman's three rushing touchdowns weren't not enough as Ohio State defeated Indiana 42-27. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

EVANSTON, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers, followed by Ryan Thompson #19, runs a kick-off back for a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on September 29, 2012 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Running backs Todd Gurley (right) of Georgia and Tevin Coleman of Indiana sit out workouts with injuries during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 15: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball in the fourth quarter during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

BLOOMINGTON, IN - SEPTEMBER 27: William Likely #4 of the Maryland Terrapins puts the hit on Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2014 in Bloomington, Indiana. Maryland defeated Indiana 37-15. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

BLOOMINGTON, IN - SEPTEMBER 27: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers breaks open for a long run against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2014 in Bloomington, Indiana. Maryland defeated Indiana 37-15. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 15: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball in the second quarter during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on November 15, 2014 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 22: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers is brought down behind the line of scrimmage for a loss in the second quarter by Joey Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Adolphus Washington #92 of the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Washington was assessed a penalty for illegal tackle giving Indiana a first down. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 18: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers flicks the ball off during on a reverse play against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on October 18, 2014 in Bloomington, Indiana. Michigan State defeated Indiana 56-17. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 19: Running back Tevin Coleman of Indiana speaks to the media during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 19, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 22: Tevin Coleman #6 of the Indiana Hoosiers leaps past the tackle attempt of Darron Lee #43 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman's three rushing touchdowns weren't not enough as Ohio State defeated Indiana 42-27. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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