Keon Coleman wasn’t a top-10 pick. Heck, he didn’t even go in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. But sometimes, the biggest plays come from unexpected places—just ask the Bills’ newest rising star. At 6’4” and 215 pounds, Coleman has turned heads and earned a spot in the hearts of Bills Mafia faster than you can say “Josh Allen touchdown.” In his debut season, Coleman put up 29 catches, 556 yards, and four touchdowns, so far…

Clearly fans see that something in him. “It seems like him and Josh are starting to gain rapport with one another. I don’t expect a 1000 yard season out of him as a rookie, but hopefully ends up being a bill for a long time with a solid career,” a fan wrote and that hope, yeah, that’s what Coleman has given to Buffalo. And let’s not ignore his 19.2 yards per reception. That’s not just catching passes; that’s straight-up game-breaking stuff. So now, as he is breaking into the league, let’s learn about him, and his life beyond the gridiron.

Does Keon Coleman have a girlfriend?

As of now, Keon Coleman is keeping his relationship status under wraps. Whether he’s single, taken, or just laser-focused on his rookie season, no one knows for sure. And honestly, can you blame him? With over 600K followers and the bright lights of the NFL shining on him, keeping things low-key might be the best play.

But let’s face it—once you start catching touchdowns like he does, it’s only about time till the paparazzi start getting on his case a lot more, and with that the gossip too. After all, it’s about the game, the name, and the fame…

Talking about his relationships, here’s a fun twist: during the pre-draft process, Coleman revealed a surprising family connection. Turns out, he’s a distant cousin of Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb. “His grandfather and my great-grandmother, they’re first cousins. We just found it out,” Coleman shared. While they’ve trained together a few times, busy NFL schedules have kept these cousins more like passing ships.

However, that’s all you are getting about his relationships as of now. Bummer? Maybe for some of you. But let the 21-year-old navigate this one himself. He’ll catch the love fever like he’s learning to catch the pigskins, the pro way!

Who are Coleman’s parents?

Keon Coleman’s story starts in Opelousas, Louisiana—a place infamous for its crime rate than for producing NFL talent. Born on May 17, 2003, to Raven Savoy, a single mom raising five kids, Coleman’s journey to the league is as much hers as it is his.

While Keon was growing up in such a neighborhood, Savoy was hustling to keep him on the right track. Hats off to her (times infinity)! Just imagine: in a place where there are ‘n’ number of voices leading you astray, in your younger years, Raven said it’s my voice you must lean on. That’s it. Period. Keon had no say. And rightly so.

She leaned on the community, especially the non-profit Hope for Opelousas, to provide her son with resources and support. And made sure, her son just dreams of catching pigskins, nothing else, nothing foul. One of the directors put it plainly: “He made it because of his mom. She did everything to make sure he never got away.”

Football wasn’t always the plan, though. Coleman was an eighth grader when he first put on the pads, juggling dreams of playing both football and basketball. Despite the odds stacked against him, he stayed committed. Yeah, if you have, then you have guessed it right… because of Raven. She kept pushing, even when the scholarship offers weren’t there.

Today, as Coleman preps for his AFC Championship clash against the Chiefs, his biggest fan is still his mom. “It’s been so many years of him against everybody else,” Savoy said, her pride palpable. Bills Mafia, you have got a star for who this means more… This is personal for him.