Fredrick Dewayne Coleman (born January 31, 1975) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He has played in the National Football League (NFL), Arena Football League (AFL), and XFL. Coleman graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, and played for the Lee Red Raiders. Coleman was selected in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL draft.[1] Coleman only had two career receptions in the NFL, but one was a vital 46 yard slant play during the New England Patriots' 17–16 comeback win in Week 12 in 2001 against the Jets. His other catch came in week 17 against the Panthers.[2] Coleman was also a contributor on special teams, as the Patriots made their way through the playoffs and onto the victory in Super Bowl XXXVI.

Fred Coleman
No. 84
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1975-01-31) January 31, 1975 (age 49)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Tyler (TX) Lee
College:Washington
NFL draft:1998 / round: 6 / pick: 160
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Currently, he is a coach at McKinney High School.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers - January 6th, 2002". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "Athletics | McKinney High School". schools.mckinneyisd.net. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
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