Auburn left tackle Shon Coleman will be forced to miss on-the-field workouts this week at the NFL Combine due to a knee injury.

Coleman underwent surgery to repair an MCL tear in his right knee following the 2015 season, it was revealed Thursday. The knee was injured during Auburn's 20-13 loss to Georgia on Nov. 14. He is not expected to be cleared by doctors until mid-April for workouts and he will not participate in Auburn's Pro Day on March 7.

Coleman said he is disappointed he will be unable to perform in workouts this week in Indianapolis.

"It was something I was looking forward to," he said. "I really believe I'm one of the more athletic big men out here. For me to not be able to come out and be able show that, it's very frustrating. At the same time I have a plan to come back and get everything ready."

Coleman (6-5, 307 pounds) managed to participate in the bench competition and put up 22 repetitions at the NFL Combine.

"I think I could have gotten a couple more reps," Coleman said. "That was around the aim I was looking for."

Coleman is projected to be Auburn's highest draft pick, with experts predicting a first- or second-round selection at the NFL Draft.