Xavier Coleman (born January 13, 1995) is a former

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. He played

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at Portland State.

College career

Coleman was selected to the HM All-

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and was named PSU Team outstanding defensive back in his sophomore season in 2014. He was selected to the second team All-Big Sky Conference in his junior season in 2015.

Professional career

New York Jets

Coleman signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived by the Jets on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 14, 2017. He was placed on injured reserve on October 25, 2017. On August 31, 2018, Coleman was waived by the Jets.

Buffalo Bills

On November 7, 2018, Coleman was signed to the

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practice squad.

San Diego Fleet

Coleman was signed by the San Diego Fleet of the

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on February 12, 2019. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

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Portland State Vikings bioNew York Jets bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Coleman, Xavier Living people 1995 births Players of American football from Portland, Oregon Jesuit High School (Beaverton, Oregon) alumni American football cornerbacks Portland State Vikings football players New York Jets players Buffalo Bills players San Diego Fleet players