Dennis Coleman

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Dennis Coleman
No. 53, 41 [1]
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1948-12-19) December 19, 1948 (age 75)
Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Aberdeen
(Aberdeen, Mississippi)
College: Mississippi (1967–1970)
NFL draft: 1971  / round: 6 / pick: 151
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dennis Franklin Coleman (born December 19, 1948) is an American former professional football linebacker who played one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1971 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.

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Early life and college

Dennis Franklin Coleman was born on December 19, 1948, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. [1] He attended Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen. [1]

He was a member of the Ole Miss Rebels from 1967 to 1970, and a three-year letterman from 1968 to 1970. [1] He was named first-team All-SEC by both the Associated Press and United Press International his senior year in 1970. [2] [3]

Professional career

Coleman was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round, with the 151st overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft. [4] He was released by the Dolphins later in 1971. [5]

Coleman signed with the New England Patriots in 1971 and played in nine games for the team during the 1971 season. [4] [5] He was released by the Patriots in 1972. [5]

He played in eight games for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1972, recovering two fumbles for 24 yards and a touchdown. [1] He played in five games for the Stampeders in 1973. [1] Coleman was listed as a linebacker/defensive end during his time with the Stampeders. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Dennis Coleman". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sullivan, Beasley Top All-SEC Team". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. December 8, 1970.
  3. ↑ David Moffit (November 24, 1970). "Archie, Sullivan Make All-SEC". The Delta Democrat-Times. p. 9. Retrieved June 6, 2015– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 "Dennis Coleman". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 "Dennis Coleman NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
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