Fred Coleman

Fredrick Dewayne Coleman (born January 31, 1975) is a former professional American football wide receiver. He has played in the National Football League (NFL), Arena Football League (AFL), and the XFL. Coleman graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, and played for the Lee Red Raiders. Coleman was drafted in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Coleman only had two career receptions in the NFL, but one was a vital 46 yard slant play during the New England Patriots' 17–16 comeback win in Week 12 in 2001 against the Jets. His other catch came in week 17 against the Panthers. Coleman was also a contributor on special teams, as the Patriots made their way through the playoffs and onto the victory in Super Bowl XXXVI.

Currently, he is a coach at McKinney High School.