Chris Coleman (born April 3, 1999) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He played

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at Fresno State and Cal Poly.

Early life

Coleman graduated from Garces Memorial High in

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, where he earned ''Bakersfield Californian'' All-Area Football First Team honors. He is the cousin of two-time NFL champion Brandon Browner.

College career

Coming out of high school, Coleman committed to Fresno State, picking the Bulldogs over an offer from Montana State. After the

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, he transferred to Cal Poly with two seasons of NCAA eligibility remaining. Following his senior season of 2022, Coleman was named as an honorable mention in All-

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accolades.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Coleman signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the

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in late April 2023. He was waived on August 28, 2023.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On September 26, 2023, the Tiger-Cats announced they had signed Coleman to the practice roster. He was released on June 1, 2024.

References

External links

Fresno State Bulldogs bioCal Poly Mustangs bio
1999 births Living people Garces Memorial High School alumni Players of American football from Bakersfield, California Fresno State Bulldogs football players Cal Poly Mustangs football players Miami Dolphins players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players American football wide receivers Canadian football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from California 21st-century American sportsmen {{widereceiver-1990s-stub