Deandre Lamar Coleman (born January 27, 1991) is a former

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. He played

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. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars following the

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Early years

Coleman attended Garfield High School. He made the roster of the high school varsity football team in his freshman year. He was selected to the Parade Magazine All-America team and was selected to the first-team all-state. He recorded 45 tackles and two forced fumbles in his Junior season in high school. In his Senior season, he recorded 46 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery.

College career

Coleman was selected to the second-team preseason All-Pac-12 prior to his senior season. On June 19, 2013, he was selected to the Athlon's Preseason All-Pac-12 team prior his senior season. On July 11, 2013, he was named to the College Sports Madness All-Pac-12 preseason team. On July 11, 2013, he was named on the Outland Trophy Watch List. On December 20, 2013, he also was selected to Phil Steele's All-Pac-12 team following his senior season.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Following the

, Coleman was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. The Jaguars released Coleman on August 29, 2014. He was signed to the practice squad on August 30, 2014.

Miami Dolphins

On September 23, 2014, the

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signed Coleman off the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Dolphins. On the following day, Coleman was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad. On September 15, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins.

Denver Broncos

On September 22, 2015, the

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signed Coleman to their practice squad. On October 3, 2015, he was released by the Broncos.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On November 18, 2015, Coleman was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad. On November 25, 2015, he was released from practice squad. On December 1, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 14, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Dolphins as part of final roster cuts.

Buffalo Bills

On September 7, 2016, Coleman was signed to the Bills' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2016. On September 5, 2017, Coleman was released by the Bills, but was re-signed on September 20. He was released again on September 26, 2017. He was re-signed again on November 14, 2017. He was waived on December 26, 2017.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bio

California Golden Bears bio
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