Ken Coffey

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Ken Coffey
No. 48
Date of birth (1960-11-07) November 7, 1960 (age 63)
Place of birth Rantoul, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Safety
College Southwest Texas State
NFL draft 1982 / Round: 9 / Pick: 226
Career history
As player
1983–1986 Washington Redskins
Career stats

Kenneth Eugene Coffey (born November 7, 1960) is a former professional American football defensive back who played safety for five seasons for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). In 2024, he was appointed as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NFL Alumni Association. He played college football at Southwest Texas State University and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. He now resides with his wife and children in Texas. Ken is an avid golfer and plays as often as time permits.


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