Steve Coleman (American football)

Steve Coleman
No. 76
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1950-08-08) August 8, 1950 (age 74)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Germantown (Philadelphia)
College:Delaware State (1970–1973)
Undrafted:1974
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Steven Coleman (born August 8, 1950) is an American former professional football defensive end who played one season with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Delaware State University.

Early life and college

Steven Coleman was born on August 8, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Germantown High School in Philadelphia.[1]

He was a member of the Delaware State Hornets football team from 1970 to 1973.[1] The 1973 Hornets had an 0–11 record during Coleman's senior year.[2]

Professional career

Colemam signed with the Houston Oilers after going undrafted in the 1974 NFL draft but was later released.[3]

He then signed with the Denver Broncos and played in two games for the team during the 1974 season.[4] He became a free agent in May 1975 and re-signed with the Broncos on July 15.[3] He was released on September 9, 1975.[3] He stood 6'5" tall, weighed 252 pounds, and was listed as a defensive end during his pro career.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Steve Coleman". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "2020 Delaware State Football Media Guide" (PDF). Delaware State University. p. 25.
  3. ^ a b c "Steve Coleman NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Steve Coleman". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 7, 2024.