Willie Colon

Willie Colon is a retired professional football player originally from New York. He spent ten years in the National Football League as an Offensive Guard and Tackle, representing the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets. Throughout his career, he was a key piece of the offensive line and earned a Super Bowl ring during his successful tenure with the Steelers.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Willie Colon was born on April 9, 1983, in The Bronx, New York, USA. The Offensive Guard stands 191 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 143 kg.

He attended Cardinal Hayes High School in his hometown. Following graduation, Colon committed to play for Hofstra University from 2001 to 2005. During his time with the Pride, he was a standout offensive lineman and team captain. As a senior, he earned First-team All-American honors from the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He was later inducted into the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2006 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 4 and he was the 131st overall selection.

During his professional career, he spent his first seven seasons battling in the trenches for Pittsburgh. He established himself as a starting right tackle and was a vital member of the Steelers team that secured a victory in Super Bowl XLIII over the Arizona Cardinals. In 2013, he returned to his home state to sign with the New York Jets, transitioning to right guard and playing three final seasons before officially retiring in 2016.

Following his playing days, he successfully transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting. As of 2026, he works as a sports analyst for First Things First: OT on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and serves as a co-host on the Morning Men radio show on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio.

Career Highlights:

• 2023 – Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2008 – Super Bowl champion (XLIII)
• 2005 – First-team I-AA All-American