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{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Justin Coleman
| name = Justin Coleman
| image = Justin Coleman.JPG
| image = Justin Coleman.JPG
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| caption = Coleman with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018
| caption = Coleman with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018
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| position = [[Cornerback]]/[[Nickelback (American football)|Nickelback]]
| position = [[Cornerback]]/[[Nickelback (American football)|Nickelback]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|9|05}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|9|05}}
| birth_place = [[Columbus, Georgia]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Columbus, Georgia]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 5
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| height_in = 11
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| weight_lbs = 190
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = [[Brunswick High School (Georgia)|Brunswick]]<br/>([[Brunswick, Georgia]])
| high_school = [[Brunswick High School (Georgia)|Brunswick]]<br/>([[Brunswick, Georgia]])
| college = [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]
| college = [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]
| undraftedyear = 2015
| undraftedyear = 2015
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2022}})
* Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| status =
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| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LI|LI]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LI|LI]])
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| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
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| statlabel5 = [[Pass deflected|Pass deflections]]
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| statlabel7 = Defensive [[touchdowns]]
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| nflnew = Justin-Coleman
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'''Justin Jamal Coleman''' (born March 27, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] and [[Nickelback (American football)|nickelback]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]], and signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also been a member of the [[New England Patriots]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Miami Dolphins]]. Coleman won [[Super Bowl LI]] with the Patriots.
'''Justin Jamal Coleman''' (born March 27, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] and [[Nickelback (American football)|nickelback]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]], and signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also been a member of the [[New England Patriots]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Miami Dolphins]]. Coleman won [[Super Bowl LI]] with the Patriots.


==Early years==
==Early life==
Coleman attended [[Brunswick High School (Georgia)|Brunswick High School]] in [[Brunswick, Georgia]], where he was a two-sport star in both [[High school football|football]] and [[Track and field|track]] for the Pirates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deen |first=Nathan |date=2014-12-20 |title=Former BHS star Coleman has heart set on an NFL career |url=https://thebrunswicknews.com/sports/local_sports/former-bhs-star-coleman-has-heart-set-on-an-nfl-career/article_6887f0e8-7524-53a5-9ab6-4c1d4a2eff3b.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=The Brunswick News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dickson |first=Terry |date=July 7, 2017 |title=Patriots player Justin Coleman comes home to Brunswick, takes kids shopping |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2017/07/07/patriots-player-justin-coleman-comes-home-brunswick-takes-kids-shopping/15762398007/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2008, he tallied 71 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], four [[pass breakups]], three [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] and [[intercepted]] two passes. As a junior in 2009, he totalled 83 tackles, six pass breakups, and six interceptions, and also returned a [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoff]] for [[touchdown]]. He helped lead the team to an undefeated district season as a senior in 2010. He was teammates with [[Ahmaud Arbery]], [[Darius Slay]], and [[Tracy Walker (American football)|Tracy Walker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/justin-coleman-inspired-to-act-by-the-murder-of-high-school-teammate-ahmaud-arbery/ar-BB15lfg8?ocid=spartan-dhp-feeds|author=Jeff Risdon|title=Justin Coleman inspired to act by the murder of high school teammate Ahmaud Arbery|website=msn.com|access-date=11 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Reuniting with Slay and Walker 'a dream' for Justin Coleman |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/reuniting-with-slay-and-walker-a-dream-for-justin-coleman |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=Detroit Lions}}</ref>
Coleman attended [[Brunswick High School (Georgia)|Brunswick High School]] in [[Brunswick, Georgia]], where he was a two-sport star in both [[High school football|football]] and [[Track and field|track]] for the Pirates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deen |first=Nathan |date=December 20, 2014 |title=Former BHS star Coleman has heart set on an NFL career |url=https://thebrunswicknews.com/sports/local_sports/former-bhs-star-coleman-has-heart-set-on-an-nfl-career/article_6887f0e8-7524-53a5-9ab6-4c1d4a2eff3b.html |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=The Brunswick News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dickson |first=Terry |date=July 7, 2017 |title=Patriots player Justin Coleman comes home to Brunswick, takes kids shopping |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2017/07/07/patriots-player-justin-coleman-comes-home-brunswick-takes-kids-shopping/15762398007/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2008, he tallied 71 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], four [[pass breakups]], three [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] and [[intercepted]] two passes. As a junior in 2009, he totalled 83 tackles, six pass breakups, and six interceptions, and also returned a [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoff]] for [[touchdown]]. He helped lead the team to an undefeated district season as a senior in 2010. He was teammates with [[Ahmaud Arbery]], [[Darius Slay]], and [[Tracy Walker (American football)|Tracy Walker]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |date=2020-06-11 |title=Justin Coleman inspired to act by the murder of high school teammate Ahmaud Arbery |url=https://www.inkl.com/news/justin-coleman-inspired-to-act-by-the-murder-of-high-school-teammate-ahmaud-arbery |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=INKL |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Reuniting with Slay and Walker 'a dream' for Justin Coleman |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/reuniting-with-slay-and-walker-a-dream-for-justin-coleman |access-date=June 11, 2020 |website=Detroit Lions}}</ref>


Also a standout in [[track & field]], Coleman finished second in class 4-A at the state championships in the [[hurdling|300m hurdles]] (38.82s) and fifth in the [[110 metres hurdles|110m hurdles]] (14.61s) as a senior.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia Olympics 2010 – AAAA (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/62549-georgia-olympics-2010/results/123300/raw |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}}</ref> He also competed as a [[sprint (running)|sprinter]] at Brunswick, posting personal-best times of 11.04 seconds in the [[100-meter dash]], 22.67 seconds in the [[200-meter dash]] and 52.34 seconds in the [[400-meter dash]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glynn County Home Meet 3 2010 – Meet Results (hh) (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/68505-glynn-county-home-meet-3-2010/results/115483/raw |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Region 2-AAAA Meet 2009 – Day 1 Results (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/49533-region-2-aaaa-meet-2009/results/89510/raw |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}}</ref>
Also a standout in [[track & field]], Coleman finished second in class 4-A at the state championships in the [[hurdling|300m hurdles]] (38.82s) and fifth in the [[110 metres hurdles|110m hurdles]] (14.61s) as a senior.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia Olympics 2010 – AAAA (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/62549-georgia-olympics-2010/results/123300/raw |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}}</ref> He also competed as a [[sprint (running)|sprinter]] at Brunswick, posting personal-best times of 11.04 seconds in the [[100-meter dash]], 22.67 seconds in the [[200-meter dash]] and 52.34 seconds in the [[400-meter dash]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glynn County Home Meet 3 2010 – Meet Results (hh) (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/68505-glynn-county-home-meet-3-2010/results/115483/raw |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Region 2-AAAA Meet 2009 – Day 1 Results (Raw) |url=https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/49533-region-2-aaaa-meet-2009/results/89510/raw |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=MileSplit GA |language=en}}</ref>


Regarded as a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Coleman was ranked the No. 17 overall [[cornerback]] in the nation and the No. 16 overall prospect in the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman, 2011 Cornerback, Tennessee |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/justin-coleman-17583?view=pv |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was also named to the Rivals250 Team. He was rated as a three-star recruit by [[Scout.com]], and was considered the No. 45 overall cornerback. [[ESPN.com]] ranked him the No. 30 overall [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]].
Regarded as a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Coleman was ranked the No. 17 overall [[cornerback]] in the nation and the No. 16 overall prospect in the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman, 2011 Cornerback, Tennessee |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/justin-coleman-17583?view=pv |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was also named to the Rivals250 Team. He was rated as a three-star recruit by [[Scout.com]], and was considered the No. 45 overall cornerback. [[ESPN.com]] ranked him the No. 30 overall [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]].


==College career==
==College career==
Coleman enrolled in the [[University of Tennessee]], where he played for the [[Tennessee Volunteers football]] team from 2011 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/justin-coleman-2.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was teammates with [[Atlanta Falcons]] wide receiver [[Cordarrelle Patterson]] in the 2012 season. As a [[true freshman]], he played in all 12 games (starting four) at [[cornerback]], and was 1-of-16 true freshmen to play for the Vols in 2011. As a sophomore, he started 9-of-12 games played, finishing fourth on the team with 59 tackles (3.5 for loss) and 3 passes defended. He finished his 2013 campaign with 46 tackles, 8 passes defended and an interception, which he returned for a score. As a senior in 2014, he tied for fourth in the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) with four interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Southeastern Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/2014-leaders.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Following the 2014 campaign, Coleman was invited to play in the [[East-West Shrine Game]], where he made four tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman – Football |url=https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/justin-coleman/1212 |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
Coleman enrolled in the [[University of Tennessee]], where he played for the [[Tennessee Volunteers football]] team from 2011 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/justin-coleman-2.html |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was teammates with [[Atlanta Falcons]] wide receiver [[Cordarrelle Patterson]] in the 2012 season. As a [[true freshman]], he played in all 12 games (starting four) at [[cornerback]], and was 1-of-16 true freshmen to play for the Vols in 2011. As a sophomore, he started 9-of-12 games played, finishing fourth on the team with 59 tackles (3.5 for loss) and 3 passes defended. He finished his 2013 campaign with 46 tackles, 8 passes defended and an interception, which he returned for a score. As a senior in 2014, he tied for fourth in the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) with four interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Southeastern Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sec/2014-leaders.html |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Following the 2014 campaign, Coleman was invited to play in the [[East-West Shrine Game]], where he made four tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman – Football |url=https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/justin-coleman/1212 |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
===Pre-draft===
On November 18, 2014, Coleman accepted his invitation to play in the [[2015 East-West Shrine Game]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman invited to East-West game, NFL combine |url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Bolt/Coleman-invited-to-East-West-game-NFL-combine-33058140/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=247sports.com |date=November 18, 2014}}</ref> On January 17, 2015, Coleman appeared in the East-West Shrine Game as part of [[Michael Singletary]]'s East team. Coleman recorded four solo tackles and deflected a pass as the East routed the West was 19–3.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shrine Game: National Football League Game Summary |url=https://www.shrinegame.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/NewShrineGame/Files/AboutTheGame/Gamebook500962125.pdf |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=shrinegame.com}}</ref> Coleman attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] as the only player from Tennessee. He completed all of the combine drills and finished with the best time of all cornerbacks in the [[three-cone drill]]. Coleman also finished third, among all corners, in the 60-yard shuttle and [[bench press]] and had the fifth best time, among corners, in the [[short shuttle]]. Coleman performed at a private workout for the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Patrick |date=March 26, 2015 |title=Former Vol Justin Coleman hoping for one more call |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2015/mar/26/former-vol-justcolemhoping-one-more-call/295269/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press}}</ref> Coleman was projected to be a fifth to seventh round pick in the [[2015 NFL draft]] by [[NFL draft]] experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 28th best cornerback prospect available in the draft by DraftScout.com.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justin Coleman, DS #28 CB, Tennessee |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119760&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
On November 18, 2014, Coleman accepted his invitation to play in the [[2015 East-West Shrine Game]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman invited to East-West game, NFL combine |url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Bolt/Coleman-invited-to-East-West-game-NFL-combine-33058140/ |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=247sports.com |date=November 18, 2014}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> On January 17, 2015, Coleman appeared in the East-West Shrine Game as part of [[Michael Singletary]]'s East team. Coleman recorded four solo tackles and deflected a pass as the East routed the West was 19–3.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shrine Game: National Football League Game Summary |url=https://www.shrinegame.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/NewShrineGame/Files/AboutTheGame/Gamebook500962125.pdf |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=shrinegame.com}}</ref> Coleman attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] as the only player from Tennessee. He completed all of the combine drills and finished with the best time of all cornerbacks in the [[three-cone drill]]. Coleman also finished third, among all corners, in the 60-yard shuttle and [[bench press]] and had the fifth best time, among corners, in the [[short shuttle]]. Coleman performed at a private workout for the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Patrick |date=March 26, 2015 |title=Former Vol Justin Coleman hoping for one more call |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2015/mar/26/former-vol-justcolemhoping-one-more-call/295269/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press}}</ref> Coleman was projected to be a fifth to seventh round pick in the [[2015 NFL draft]] by [[NFL draft]] experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 28th best cornerback prospect available in the draft by DraftScout.com.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justin Coleman, DS #28 CB, Tennessee |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=119760&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===Minnesota Vikings===
===Minnesota Vikings===
On May 3, 2015, the [[Minnesota Vikings]] signed Coleman to a three-year, $1.59 million contract as an undrafted free agent that included a [[signing bonus]] of $20,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Agree To Terms With Undrafted Free Agents|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-To-Terms-With-Undrafted-Free-Agents/8dc7c0ec-3334-41f8-9e35-3e950fd0e324|website=Vikings.com|date=May 5, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> Throughout [[Training camp (NFL)|training camp]], he competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against [[Josh Robinson (cornerback)|Josh Robinson]], [[Jabari Price]], [[DeMarcus Van Dyke]], [[Marcus Sherels]], and [[Jalil Carter]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings 2015 roster breakdown: Defensive backs |url=https://www.axs.com/distil_identify_cookie.html?httpReferrer=%2Fminnesota-vikings-2015-roster-breakdown-defensive-backs-63419&uid=22174D60-B503-3660-AF3E-E6015F939DF3 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Axs.com}}</ref> On August 30, 2015, the Vikings waived Coleman as part of their final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Announce Roster Moves|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves/3828479a-7ffc-4e10-a6e8-732f5244b418|website=Vikings.com|date=August 30, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Justin Coleman earnings |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/justin-coleman-17248/cash-earnings/ |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>
On May 3, 2015, the [[Minnesota Vikings]] signed Coleman to a three-year, $1.59 million contract as an undrafted free agent that included a [[signing bonus]] of $20,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Agree To Terms With Undrafted Free Agents|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-To-Terms-With-Undrafted-Free-Agents/8dc7c0ec-3334-41f8-9e35-3e950fd0e324|website=Vikings.com|date=May 5, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2016|archive-date=December 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202043318/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-To-Terms-With-Undrafted-Free-Agents/8dc7c0ec-3334-41f8-9e35-3e950fd0e324|url-status=dead}}</ref> Throughout [[Training camp (NFL)|training camp]], he competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against [[Josh Robinson (cornerback)|Josh Robinson]], [[Jabari Price]], [[DeMarcus Van Dyke]], [[Marcus Sherels]], and [[Jalil Carter]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings 2015 roster breakdown: Defensive backs |url=https://www.axs.com/distil_identify_cookie.html?httpReferrer=%2Fminnesota-vikings-2015-roster-breakdown-defensive-backs-63419&uid=22174D60-B503-3660-AF3E-E6015F939DF3 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Axs.com }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On August 30, 2015, the Vikings waived Coleman as part of their final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Announce Roster Moves|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves/3828479a-7ffc-4e10-a6e8-732f5244b418|website=Vikings.com|date=August 30, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Justin Coleman earnings |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/justin-coleman-17248/cash-earnings/ |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>


===New England Patriots (first stint)===
===New England Patriots (first stint)===
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On September 9, 2015, the Patriots signed Coleman to their active roster from the Seahawks' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Cornerback Justin Coleman Off Seahawks' Practice Squad|url=http://nesn.com/2015/09/patriots-sign-cornerback-justin-coleman-off-seahawks-practice-squad/|website=NESN.com|author=Kyed, Doug|date=September 9, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> Upon his arrival, Coleman was designated as the fifth cornerback in the Patriots' [[depth chart]], behind [[Malcolm Butler]], [[Tarell Brown]], [[Logan Ryan]], and [[Bradley Fletcher]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New England Patriots Depth Chart: 10/01/2015 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/NE |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
On September 9, 2015, the Patriots signed Coleman to their active roster from the Seahawks' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Cornerback Justin Coleman Off Seahawks' Practice Squad|url=http://nesn.com/2015/09/patriots-sign-cornerback-justin-coleman-off-seahawks-practice-squad/|website=NESN.com|author=Kyed, Doug|date=September 9, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> Upon his arrival, Coleman was designated as the fifth cornerback in the Patriots' [[depth chart]], behind [[Malcolm Butler]], [[Tarell Brown]], [[Logan Ryan]], and [[Bradley Fletcher]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New England Patriots Depth Chart: 10/01/2015 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/176/NE |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games (Weeks 1–2). On September 27, 2015, Coleman made his professional regular season debut and recorded three combined tackles during a 51–17 victory against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 3. Coleman was activated over Fletcher and an injury to Tarell Brown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots injury report: Cornerback Tarell Brown limited |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Bolt/Patriots-injury-report-Cornerback-Tarell-Brown-limited-40052863/ |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=247sports.com |date=October 7, 2015}}</ref> Heading into Week 5, Coleman became the third cornerback on the depth chart after Tarell Brown and Fletcher were placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots injury report: Bradley Fletcher added to list |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Bolt/Patriots-injury-report-Bradley-Fletcher-added-to-list-40075124/ |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=247sports.com |date=October 8, 2015}}</ref> On October 29, 2015, Coleman earned his first career start and collected a season-high five solo tackles and made one pass deflection during the Patriots' 36–7 victory against the [[Miami Dolphins]] in Week 8. In Week 10, Coleman made four combined tackles and a pass deflection before exiting the Patriots' 27–26 victory at the [[New York Giants]] after injuring his hand. Coleman remained inactive for the next three games (Weeks 11–13). [[Rashaan Melvin]] replaced Coleman during his absence.<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots CB Justin Coleman admits he was 'impatient' in returning from hand injury |url=http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2015/12/justin_coleman_patriots.html |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=blog.masslive.com |last=Duffy |first=Kevin |date=December 2, 2015}}</ref> Coleman aggravated his hand injury and was subsequently sidelined for the Patriots' Week 17 loss at the Miami Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web |title=Week 17 Patriots vs Dolphins Inactives: Edelman, Hightower OUT; McCourty, Chung...IN |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/1/3/10703908/week-17-patriots-vs-dolphins-inactives-edelman-hightower-out-mccourty |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com |last=Hill |first=Rich |date=January 3, 2016}}</ref> He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 21 combined tackles (17 solo), five pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in ten games and two starts.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Justin Coleman (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/justincoleman/2553637/careerstats |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games (Weeks 1–2). On September 27, 2015, Coleman made his professional regular season debut and recorded three combined tackles during a 51–17 victory against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 3. Coleman was activated over Fletcher and an injury to Tarell Brown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots injury report: Cornerback Tarell Brown limited |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Bolt/Patriots-injury-report-Cornerback-Tarell-Brown-limited-40052863/ |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=247sports.com |date=October 7, 2015}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Heading into Week 5, Coleman became the third cornerback on the depth chart after Tarell Brown and Fletcher were placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots injury report: Bradley Fletcher added to list |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/Bolt/Patriots-injury-report-Bradley-Fletcher-added-to-list-40075124/ |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=247sports.com |date=October 8, 2015}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> On October 29, 2015, Coleman earned his first career start and collected a season-high five solo tackles and made one pass deflection during the Patriots' 36–7 victory against the [[Miami Dolphins]] in Week 8. In Week 10, Coleman made four combined tackles and a pass deflection before exiting the Patriots' 27–26 victory at the [[New York Giants]] after injuring his hand. Coleman remained inactive for the next three games (Weeks 11–13). [[Rashaan Melvin]] replaced Coleman during his absence.<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots CB Justin Coleman admits he was 'impatient' in returning from hand injury |url=http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2015/12/justin_coleman_patriots.html |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=blog.masslive.com |last=Duffy |first=Kevin |date=December 2, 2015}}</ref> Coleman aggravated his hand injury and was subsequently sidelined for the Patriots' Week 17 loss at the Miami Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web |title=Week 17 Patriots vs Dolphins Inactives: Edelman, Hightower OUT; McCourty, Chung...IN |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/1/3/10703908/week-17-patriots-vs-dolphins-inactives-edelman-hightower-out-mccourty |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com |last=Hill |first=Rich |date=January 3, 2016}}</ref> He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 21 combined tackles (17 solo), five pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in ten games and two starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


The Patriots finished first in the [[AFC East]] with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye. On January 16, 2016, Coleman appeared in his first career playoff game and recorded three solo tackles and made one pass deflection during a 27–20 victory against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the [[American Football Conference|AFC]] Divisional Round. The following week, he made four solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Patriots lost 20–18 at the [[Denver Broncos]] during the [[AFC Championship Game]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Justin Coleman (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/justincoleman/2553637/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
The Patriots finished first in the [[AFC East]] with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 New England Patriots Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/2015.htm |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/index.htm |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 16, 2016, Coleman appeared in his first career playoff game and recorded three solo tackles and made one pass deflection during a 27–20 victory against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the [[American Football Conference|AFC]] Divisional Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots - January 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601160nwe.htm |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The following week, he made four solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Patriots lost 20–18 at the [[Denver Broncos]] during the [[AFC Championship Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - New England Patriots at Denver Broncos - January 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240den.htm |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2016====
====2016====
On March 7, 2016, the Patriots offered Coleman a tender sheet as he became an exclusive-rights free agent.<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots Will Tender CB Justin Coleman, Bolster Secondary |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/3/7/11173036/new-england-patriots-will-tender-cb-justin-coleman-bolster-secondary |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com |date=March 7, 2016}}</ref> On April 13, 2016, Coleman signed a one-year, $525,000 exclusive-rights tender.<ref>{{cite web |title=CB Justin Coleman Signs His Exclusive Rights Tender with the Patriots |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/4/13/11420034/cb-justin-coleman-signs-his-exclusive-rights-tender-with-the-patriots |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com|date=April 13, 2016 }}</ref> Coleman entered training camp as a backup cornerback. He competed with [[Jonathan Jones (American football)|Jonathan Jones]], [[Brock Vereen]], [[E. J. Biggers]], [[Cre'Von LeBlanc]], V'Angelo Bentley, and [[Darryl Roberts]] to be the fourth cornerback on the depth chart.<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots roster bubble: CB Justin Coleman in good shape to secure spot |url=http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2016/06/justin_coleman_patriots_traini.html |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=blog.masslive.com |date=June 16, 2016}}</ref> Head coach [[Bill Belichick]] named Coleman the fourth cornerback to begin the season. He was listed behind [[Logan Ryan]], [[Malcolm Butler]], and [[Cyrus Jones]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots 2016 depth chart and team needs after final 53-man roster cuts |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/9/4/12790770/new-england-patriots-2016-depth-chart-team-needs-after-final-53-man-roster-cuts-rb-ot-wr-dt-brady |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com |last=Hill |first=Rich |date=April 13, 2016}}</ref>
On March 7, 2016, the Patriots offered Coleman a tender sheet as he became an exclusive-rights free agent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Rich |date=March 7, 2016 |title=Patriots Will Tender CB Justin Coleman |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/3/7/11173036/new-england-patriots-will-tender-cb-justin-coleman-bolster-secondary |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pats Pulpit |language=en}}</ref> On April 13, 2016, Coleman signed a one-year, $525,000 exclusive-rights tender.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buchmasser |first=Bernd |date=April 13, 2016 |title=Justin Coleman Signs Exclusive Rights Tender |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/4/13/11420034/cb-justin-coleman-signs-his-exclusive-rights-tender-with-the-patriots |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pats Pulpit |language=en}}</ref> Coleman entered training camp as a backup cornerback. He competed with [[Jonathan Jones (American football)|Jonathan Jones]], [[Brock Vereen]], [[E. J. Biggers]], [[Cre'Von LeBlanc]], V'Angelo Bentley, and [[Darryl Roberts]] to be the fourth cornerback on the depth chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Duffy |first=Kevin |date=June 16, 2016 |title=New England Patriots roster bubble: CB Justin Coleman in good shape to secure spot |url=http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2016/06/justin_coleman_patriots_traini.html |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=MassLive.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Bill Belichick]] named Coleman the fourth cornerback to begin the season. He was listed behind [[Logan Ryan]], [[Malcolm Butler]], and [[Cyrus Jones]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New England Patriots 2016 depth chart and team needs after final 53-man roster cuts |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/9/4/12790770/new-england-patriots-2016-depth-chart-team-needs-after-final-53-man-roster-cuts-rb-ot-wr-dt-brady |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com |last=Hill |first=Rich |date=April 13, 2016}}</ref>


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Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for two games (Weeks 5–6).<ref>{{cite web |title=Week 5 Patriots vs Browns inactives: Justin Coleman a healthy scratch, no Marcus Cannon |url=https://www.pats-pulpit.com/2016/10/9/13217936/week-5-patriots-vs-browns-inactives-justin-coleman-a-healthy-scratch-no-marcus-cannon |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com}}</ref> In Week 7, Coleman collected a season-high two solo tackles and made one pass deflection during a 27–16 victory at the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for three consecutive games (Weeks 11–13) and was also inactive for a Week 16 victory against the [[New York Jets]]. He was surpassed on the depth chart by Jonathan Jones and [[Eric Rowe]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots-49ers inactives: Dion Lewis active, set to make 2016 debut |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/new-england-patriots/new-england-patriots-san-francisco-49ers-inactives-dion-lewis-active |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=nbcsports.com |date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> He finished the season with eight solo tackles and three pass deflections in ten games and one start.<ref name="career"/>
Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for two games (Weeks 5–6).<ref>{{cite web |title=Week 5 Patriots vs Browns inactives: Justin Coleman a healthy scratch, no Marcus Cannon |url=https://www.pats-pulpit.com/2016/10/9/13217936/week-5-patriots-vs-browns-inactives-justin-coleman-a-healthy-scratch-no-marcus-cannon |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=patspulpit.com }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In Week 7, Coleman collected a season-high two solo tackles and made one pass deflection during a 27–16 victory at the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for three consecutive games (Weeks 11–13) and was also inactive for a Week 16 victory against the [[New York Jets]]. He was surpassed on the depth chart by Jonathan Jones and [[Eric Rowe]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Phil |date=November 20, 2016 |title=Patriots-49ers inactives: Dion Lewis active, set to make 2016 debut |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/new-england-patriots/new-england-patriots-san-francisco-49ers-inactives-dion-lewis-active |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=NBC Sports}}</ref> He finished the season with eight solo tackles and three pass deflections in ten games and one start.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


The Patriots finished the 2016 NFL season with a 14–2 record and earned a first round bye. Unfortunately, Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch as the Patriots season won three consecutive playoff games to reach Super Bowl LI. On February 5, 2017, the Patriots appeared in [[Super Bowl LI]] and defeated the [[Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/02/05/inactives-super-bowl-li|title=Inactives: Super Bowl LI|work=New England Patriots|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
The Patriots finished the 2016 NFL season with a 14–2 record and earned a first round bye. Unfortunately, Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch as the Patriots season won three consecutive playoff games to reach Super Bowl LI. On February 5, 2017, the Patriots appeared in [[Super Bowl LI]] and defeated the [[Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2017 |title=Inactives: Super Bowl LI |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/02/05/inactives-super-bowl-li |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=New England Patriots}}</ref>


====2017====
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On March 7, 2017, the Patriots placed an exclusive-rights tender on Coleman. On March 17, 2017, Coleman signed his one-year, $615,000 exclusive-rights tender to remain with the Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign exclusive rights free agent DB Justin Coleman|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/03/17/patriots-sign-exclusive-rights-free-agent-db-justin-coleman|website=Patriots.com|date=March 17, 2017}}</ref> During training camp, Coleman competed Eric Rowe, Cyrus Jones, and Jonathan Jones to be the third cornerback on the Patriots' depth chart.<ref>{{cite web |title=Could Jonathan Jones be the answer to the Patriots slot cornerback question |url=https://nesn.com/2017/06/could-jonathan-jones-be-answer-to-patriots-slot-cornerback-question/ |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=nesn.com |last=Cox |first=Zach |date=June 7, 2017}}</ref>
On March 7, 2017, the Patriots placed an exclusive-rights tender on Coleman. On March 17, 2017, Coleman signed his one-year, $615,000 exclusive-rights tender to remain with the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2017 |title=Patriots sign exclusive rights free agent DB Justin Coleman |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/03/17/patriots-sign-exclusive-rights-free-agent-db-justin-coleman |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Patriots.com}}</ref> During training camp, Coleman competed Eric Rowe, Cyrus Jones, and Jonathan Jones to be the third cornerback on the Patriots' depth chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cox |first=Zach |date=June 7, 2017 |title=Could Jonathan Jones be the answer to the Patriots slot cornerback question |url=https://nesn.com/2017/06/could-jonathan-jones-be-answer-to-patriots-slot-cornerback-question/ |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=NESN.com}}</ref>


===Seattle Seahawks (second stint)===
===Seattle Seahawks (second stint)===
====2017====
====2017====
On September 1, 2017, the Seahawks traded their seventh round pick (205th overall) in the [[2018 NFL draft]] to the Patriots in exchange for Coleman.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots trade CB Justin Coleman to Seattle|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/01/patriots-trade-cb-justin-coleman-seattle|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2017}}</ref> Head coach [[Pete Carroll]] named Coleman the fifth cornerback on the Seahawks' depth chart to begin the regular season. He was listed behind [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]], [[Shaquill Griffin]], [[Neiko Thorpe]], and [[Jeremy Lane]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Seahawks final 53-man roster for 2017 |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2017/9/2/16246178/seahawks-final-53-man-roster-for-2017 |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=fieldgulls.com |last=Arthur |first=Kenneth |date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> Coleman was also named the first-team nickelback to start the season.
On September 1, 2017, the Seahawks traded their seventh round pick (205th overall) in the [[2018 NFL draft]] to the Patriots in exchange for Coleman.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2017 |title=Patriots trade CB Justin Coleman to Seattle |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/01/patriots-trade-cb-justin-coleman-seattle |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Patriots.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Pete Carroll]] named Coleman the fifth cornerback on the Seahawks' depth chart to begin the regular season. He was listed behind [[Richard Sherman (American football)|Richard Sherman]], [[Shaquill Griffin]], [[Neiko Thorpe]], and [[Jeremy Lane]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Kenneth |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Seahawks final 53-man roster for 2017 |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2017/9/2/16246178/seahawks-final-53-man-roster-for-2017 |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Field Gulls}}</ref> Coleman was also named the first-team nickelback to start the season.


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On October 1, 2017, Coleman made a tackle, a pass deflection, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during the Seahawks' 46–18 victory against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in Week 4. Coleman intercepted a pass by Colts' quarterback [[Jacoby Brissett]], that was intended for wide receiver [[Kamar Aiken]], and returned it 28-yards during the second quarter for his first career touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010sea.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 8, he made one tackle and made his first career sack with defensive end [[Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)|Michael Bennett]] during a 41–38 win against the [[Houston Texans]]. Coleman's first sack was on Texans' quarterback [[Deshaun Watson]] for a six-yard loss in the third quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 9, Coleman collected a season-high seven combined tackles and broke up a pass during the Seahawks' 17–14 loss against the [[Washington Redskins]]. On December 3, 2017, Coleman made three combined tackles and made the first solo sack of his career during a 24–10 victory against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 13. He sacked Eagles' quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] for a six-yard loss at the end of the third quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks – December 3rd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712030sea.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> On December 24, 2017, Coleman recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by [[Dak Prescott]] for a 30-yard touchdown during the third quarter of a 21–12 win at the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in Week 16.<ref>{{cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – December 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712240dal.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> Coleman finished the [[2017 NFL season]] with 42 combined tackles (31 solo), nine pass deflections, two interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and two touchdowns in 16 games and five starts.<ref name="career"/>
On October 1, 2017, Coleman made a tackle, a pass deflection, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during the Seahawks' 46–18 victory against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in Week 4. Coleman intercepted a pass by Colts' quarterback [[Jacoby Brissett]], that was intended for wide receiver [[Kamar Aiken]], and returned it 28-yards during the second quarter for his first career touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010sea.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 8, he made one tackle and made his first career sack with defensive end [[Michael Bennett (defensive lineman, born 1985)|Michael Bennett]] during a 41–38 win against the [[Houston Texans]]. Coleman's first sack was on Texans' quarterback [[Deshaun Watson]] for a six-yard loss in the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 9, Coleman collected a season-high seven combined tackles and broke up a pass during the Seahawks' 17–14 loss against the [[Washington Redskins]]. On December 3, 2017, Coleman made three combined tackles and made the first solo sack of his career during a 24–10 victory against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 13. He sacked Eagles' quarterback [[Carson Wentz]] for a six-yard loss at the end of the third quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks – December 3rd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712030sea.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> On December 24, 2017, Coleman recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by [[Dak Prescott]] for a 30-yard touchdown during the third quarter of a 21–12 win at the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in Week 16.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – December 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712240dal.htm |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Coleman finished the [[2017 NFL season]] with 42 combined tackles (31 solo), nine pass deflections, two interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and two touchdowns in 16 games and five starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2018====
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On March 12, 2018, the Seahawks placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Coleman.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Seahawks placed second-round tender on cornerback Justin Coleman|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/12/report-seahawks-placed-second-round-tender-on-cornerback-justin-coleman/|author=Crabtree, Curtis|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> Coleman retained his role as the first-team nickelback and also began the season as the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Griffin and Thorpe.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 10/01/2018 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/213/SEA |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On October 28, 2018, he made four combined tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and intercepted a pass by Lions' quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]], that was intended for wide receiver [[Golden Tate]], to seal the Seahawks' 28–14 victory at the [[Detroit Lions]] in Week 8.<ref>{{cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions – October 28th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810280det.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 13, Coleman collected a career-high ten combined tackles (eight solo), deflected a pass, and was credited with half a sack during a 43–16 victory against the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. On December 10, 2018, Coleman made one tackle and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown as the Seahawks defeated the Vikings 21–7 in Week 14. Coleman returned a fumble for a 29-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter after [[Jacob Martin (American football)|Jacob Martin]] stripped the ball during a sack on quarterback [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – December 10th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812100sea.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 55 combined tackles (41 solo), ten pass deflections, one interception, one fumble recovery, one touchdown, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and five starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On March 12, 2018, the Seahawks placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Coleman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crabtree |first=Curtis |date=2018-03-12 |title=Report: Seahawks placed second-round tender on cornerback Justin Coleman |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-seahawks-placed-second-round-tender-on-cornerback-justin-coleman |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Coleman retained his role as the first-team nickelback and also began the season as the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Griffin and Thorpe.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 10/01/2018 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/213/SEA |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On October 28, 2018, he made four combined tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and intercepted a pass by Lions' quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]], that was intended for wide receiver [[Golden Tate]], to seal the Seahawks' 28–14 victory at the [[Detroit Lions]] in Week 8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions – October 28th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810280det.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 13, Coleman collected a career-high ten combined tackles (eight solo), deflected a pass, and was credited with half a sack during a 43–16 victory against the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. On December 10, 2018, Coleman made one tackle and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown as the Seahawks defeated the Vikings 21–7 in Week 14. Coleman returned a fumble for a 29-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter after [[Jacob Martin (American football)|Jacob Martin]] stripped the ball during a sack on quarterback [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – December 10th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812100sea.htm |access-date=January 24, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 55 combined tackles (41 solo), ten pass deflections, one interception, one fumble recovery, one touchdown, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and five starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
On March 14, 2019, Coleman signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chichester |first=Mark |date=March 12, 2019 |title=Lions sign CB Justin Coleman to a four-year deal, adding to a talented secondary |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-lions-sign-cb-justin-coleman-to-a-four-year-deal-adding-to-a-talented-secondary |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Pro Football Focus |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Lions sign three unrestricted free agents |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-three-unrestricted-free-agents |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>
On March 14, 2019, Coleman signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chichester |first=Mark |date=March 12, 2019 |title=Lions sign CB Justin Coleman to a four-year deal, adding to a talented secondary |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-lions-sign-cb-justin-coleman-to-a-four-year-deal-adding-to-a-talented-secondary |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro Football Focus |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Lions sign three unrestricted free agents |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-three-unrestricted-free-agents |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>
In Week 6 against the [[Green Bay Packers]], Coleman intercepted a pass from [[Aaron Rodgers]] that bounced off the hands of wide receiver [[Darrius Shepherd]] and returned it for 55 yards in the 23–22 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2019 |title=Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128132 |access-date=13 October 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
In Week 6 against the [[Green Bay Packers]], Coleman intercepted a pass from [[Aaron Rodgers]] that bounced off the hands of wide receiver [[Darrius Shepherd]] and returned it for 55 yards in the 23–22 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2019 |title=Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128132 |access-date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


Coleman was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the Lions on July 30, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Birkett |first=Dave |date=July 30, 2020 |title=Detroit Lions' Justin Coleman, Isaac Nauta added to team's COVID-19 list |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/07/30/detroit-lions-justin-coleman-tests-positive-covid-19/5549548002/ |access-date=July 31, 2020 |website=Detroit Free Press}}</ref> and was activated from the list five days later.<ref>{{cite twitter |user=Lions |title=The Detroit Lions announced today that CB Justin Coleman and QB Matthew Stafford have been activated from Reserve/COVID-19. |number=1290740468561727490 |date=August 4, 2020 |accessdate=August 4, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2020 with a [[hamstring]] injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions announce roster moves|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x3048|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 15, 2020}}</ref> He was activated on October 31.<ref>{{cite news |author=Rothstein, Michael |title=Detroit Lions activate Justin Coleman, release Bo Scarbrough |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30230690/detroit-lions-activate-justin-coleman-release-bo-scarbrough |website=ESPN.com |date=October 31, 2020 |access-date=November 14, 2020}}</ref>
Coleman was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the Lions on July 30, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Birkett |first=Dave |date=July 30, 2020 |title=Detroit Lions' Justin Coleman, Isaac Nauta added to team's COVID-19 list |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/07/30/detroit-lions-justin-coleman-tests-positive-covid-19/5549548002/ |access-date=July 31, 2020 |website=Detroit Free Press}}</ref> and was activated from the list five days later.<ref>{{cite twitter |user=Lions |title=The Detroit Lions announced today that CB Justin Coleman and QB Matthew Stafford have been activated from Reserve/COVID-19. |number=1290740468561727490 |date=August 4, 2020 |accessdate=August 4, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2020, with a [[hamstring]] injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2020 |title=Lions announce roster moves |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-x3048 |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref> He was activated on October 31.<ref>{{cite news |author=Rothstein, Michael |title=Detroit Lions activate Justin Coleman, release Bo Scarbrough |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30230690/detroit-lions-activate-justin-coleman-release-bo-scarbrough |website=ESPN.com |date=October 31, 2020 |access-date=November 14, 2020}}</ref> Coleman played in 11 games and started five in the 2020 season. He finished with 30 total tackles (22 solo) and one pass defended.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Coleman was released by the Lions after the season on March 12, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=2021-03-11 |title=Report: Detroit Lions planning to release CB Justin Coleman |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/3/11/22325808/report-detroit-lions-planning-to-release-cb-justin-coleman |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}}</ref>
Coleman was released by the Lions after the season on March 12, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=March 11, 2021 |title=Report: Detroit Lions planning to release CB Justin Coleman |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/3/11/22325808/report-detroit-lions-planning-to-release-cb-justin-coleman |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On March 18, 2021, Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-justin-coleman|title= Miami Dolphins Sign CB Justin Coleman |work=MiamiDolphins.com|date=March 18, 2021}}</ref> In Week 10 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Coleman intercepted [[Lamar Jackson]]'s pass to seal the 22–10 win for the Dolphins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morse |first=Ben |date=2021-11-12 |title=Miami Dolphins stun Baltimore Ravens in upset victory on Thursday Night Football |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/sport/miami-dolphins-baltimore-ravens-tnf-nfl-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=CNN.com |language=en}}</ref>
On March 18, 2021, Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-justin-coleman|title= Miami Dolphins Sign CB Justin Coleman |work=MiamiDolphins.com|date=March 18, 2021}}</ref> In Week 10 against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Coleman intercepted [[Lamar Jackson]]'s pass to seal the 22–10 win for the Dolphins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morse |first=Ben |date=November 12, 2021 |title=Miami Dolphins stun Baltimore Ravens in upset victory on Thursday Night Football |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/sport/miami-dolphins-baltimore-ravens-tnf-nfl-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=CNN.com |language=en}}</ref> He played in 16 games and started four in the 2021 season. He finished with 27 total tackles (20 solo), two interceptions, and three passes defended.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Seattle Seahawks (third stint)===
===Seattle Seahawks (third stint)===
On March 23, 2022, Coleman signed a one year contract with the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Seahawks Sign CB Justin Coleman |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-justin-coleman |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, but re–signed with the team the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2022 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2022-53-man-roster |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>
On March 23, 2022, Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Seahawks Sign CB Justin Coleman |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-justin-coleman |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, but re–signed with the team the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2022 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2022-53-man-roster |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He played in 12 games in the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Coleman 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ColeJu01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=March 6, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 New England Patriots season|NWE]]
| 10 || 2 || 21 || 17 || 4 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 New England Patriots season|NWE]]
| 10 || 1 || 8 || 8 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || 5 || 43 || 32 || 11 || '''1.5''' || 1 || '''2''' || '''58''' || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| '''2''' || 30 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''16''' || 5 || '''55''' || 41 || '''14''' || 0.5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 10 || 1 || '''2''' || '''29''' || '''1'''
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| '''16''' || '''11''' || 54 || '''47''' || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 55 || 0 || '''55''' || '''13''' || '''3''' || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 11 || 5 || 30 || 22 || 8 || 0.0 || '''3''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''16''' || 4 || 27 || 20 || 7 || 0.0 || 1 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 12 || 0 || 10 || 5 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 107 !! 33 !! 248 !! 192 !! 56 !! 2.0 !! 6 !! 6 !! 113 !! 2 !! 55 !! 44 !! 4 !! 4 !! 29 !! 1
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 New England Patriots season|NWE]]
| '''2''' || 0 || '''7''' || '''7''' || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 0 || 6 || 5 || '''1''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 4 !! 0 !! 13 !! 12 !! 1 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 2 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:15, 13 July 2024

Justin Coleman
refer to caption
Coleman with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-05) September 5, 1993 (age 30)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Brunswick
(Brunswick, Georgia)
College:Tennessee
Position:Cornerback/Nickelback
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:248
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Pass deflections:44
Interceptions:6
Defensive touchdowns:3
Player stats at PFR

Justin Jamal Coleman (born March 27, 1993) is an American football cornerback and nickelback who is a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee, and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins. Coleman won Super Bowl LI with the Patriots.

Early life

[edit]

Coleman attended Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Georgia, where he was a two-sport star in both football and track for the Pirates.[1][2] As a sophomore in 2008, he tallied 71 tackles, four pass breakups, three sacks and intercepted two passes. As a junior in 2009, he totalled 83 tackles, six pass breakups, and six interceptions, and also returned a kickoff for touchdown. He helped lead the team to an undefeated district season as a senior in 2010. He was teammates with Ahmaud Arbery, Darius Slay, and Tracy Walker.[3][4]

Also a standout in track & field, Coleman finished second in class 4-A at the state championships in the 300m hurdles (38.82s) and fifth in the 110m hurdles (14.61s) as a senior.[5] He also competed as a sprinter at Brunswick, posting personal-best times of 11.04 seconds in the 100-meter dash, 22.67 seconds in the 200-meter dash and 52.34 seconds in the 400-meter dash.[6][7]

Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Coleman was ranked the No. 17 overall cornerback in the nation and the No. 16 overall prospect in the state of Georgia.[8] He was also named to the Rivals250 Team. He was rated as a three-star recruit by Scout.com, and was considered the No. 45 overall cornerback. ESPN.com ranked him the No. 30 overall safety.

College career

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Coleman enrolled in the University of Tennessee, where he played for the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 2011 to 2014.[9] He was teammates with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson in the 2012 season. As a true freshman, he played in all 12 games (starting four) at cornerback, and was 1-of-16 true freshmen to play for the Vols in 2011. As a sophomore, he started 9-of-12 games played, finishing fourth on the team with 59 tackles (3.5 for loss) and 3 passes defended. He finished his 2013 campaign with 46 tackles, 8 passes defended and an interception, which he returned for a score. As a senior in 2014, he tied for fourth in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with four interceptions.[10] Following the 2014 campaign, Coleman was invited to play in the East-West Shrine Game, where he made four tackles.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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On November 18, 2014, Coleman accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game.[12] On January 17, 2015, Coleman appeared in the East-West Shrine Game as part of Michael Singletary's East team. Coleman recorded four solo tackles and deflected a pass as the East routed the West was 19–3.[13] Coleman attended the NFL Scouting Combine as the only player from Tennessee. He completed all of the combine drills and finished with the best time of all cornerbacks in the three-cone drill. Coleman also finished third, among all corners, in the 60-yard shuttle and bench press and had the fifth best time, among corners, in the short shuttle. Coleman performed at a private workout for the New England Patriots.[14] Coleman was projected to be a fifth to seventh round pick in the 2015 NFL draft by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 28th best cornerback prospect available in the draft by DraftScout.com.[15]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+58 in
(1.79 m)
185 lb
(84 kg)
31+14 in
(0.79 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.53 s 1.54 s 2.60 s 3.98 s 6.61 s 37.5 in
(0.95 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
20 reps
All values from NFL Combine[16]

Minnesota Vikings

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On May 3, 2015, the Minnesota Vikings signed Coleman to a three-year, $1.59 million contract as an undrafted free agent that included a signing bonus of $20,000.[17] Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Josh Robinson, Jabari Price, DeMarcus Van Dyke, Marcus Sherels, and Jalil Carter.[18] On August 30, 2015, the Vikings waived Coleman as part of their final roster cuts.[19][20]

New England Patriots (first stint)

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On September 4, 2015, the Patriots claimed Coleman off of waivers, but released him the following day.[21][22]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

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On September 6, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks signed Coleman to their practice squad. He had also received offers to join the Patriots and Vikings practice squads, but declined them and joined the Seahawks.[23]

New England Patriots (second stint)

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2015

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On September 9, 2015, the Patriots signed Coleman to their active roster from the Seahawks' practice squad.[24] Upon his arrival, Coleman was designated as the fifth cornerback in the Patriots' depth chart, behind Malcolm Butler, Tarell Brown, Logan Ryan, and Bradley Fletcher.[25]

Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games (Weeks 1–2). On September 27, 2015, Coleman made his professional regular season debut and recorded three combined tackles during a 51–17 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. Coleman was activated over Fletcher and an injury to Tarell Brown.[26] Heading into Week 5, Coleman became the third cornerback on the depth chart after Tarell Brown and Fletcher were placed on injured reserve.[27] On October 29, 2015, Coleman earned his first career start and collected a season-high five solo tackles and made one pass deflection during the Patriots' 36–7 victory against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. In Week 10, Coleman made four combined tackles and a pass deflection before exiting the Patriots' 27–26 victory at the New York Giants after injuring his hand. Coleman remained inactive for the next three games (Weeks 11–13). Rashaan Melvin replaced Coleman during his absence.[28] Coleman aggravated his hand injury and was subsequently sidelined for the Patriots' Week 17 loss at the Miami Dolphins.[29] He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 21 combined tackles (17 solo), five pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in ten games and two starts.[30]

The Patriots finished first in the AFC East with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye.[31][32] On January 16, 2016, Coleman appeared in his first career playoff game and recorded three solo tackles and made one pass deflection during a 27–20 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.[33] The following week, he made four solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Patriots lost 20–18 at the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship Game.[34]

2016

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On March 7, 2016, the Patriots offered Coleman a tender sheet as he became an exclusive-rights free agent.[35] On April 13, 2016, Coleman signed a one-year, $525,000 exclusive-rights tender.[36] Coleman entered training camp as a backup cornerback. He competed with Jonathan Jones, Brock Vereen, E. J. Biggers, Cre'Von LeBlanc, V'Angelo Bentley, and Darryl Roberts to be the fourth cornerback on the depth chart.[37] Head coach Bill Belichick named Coleman the fourth cornerback to begin the season. He was listed behind Logan Ryan, Malcolm Butler, and Cyrus Jones.[38]

External videos
video icon Justin Coleman recovers Paul Perkins' fumble

Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for two games (Weeks 5–6).[39] In Week 7, Coleman collected a season-high two solo tackles and made one pass deflection during a 27–16 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch for three consecutive games (Weeks 11–13) and was also inactive for a Week 16 victory against the New York Jets. He was surpassed on the depth chart by Jonathan Jones and Eric Rowe.[40] He finished the season with eight solo tackles and three pass deflections in ten games and one start.[41]

The Patriots finished the 2016 NFL season with a 14–2 record and earned a first round bye. Unfortunately, Coleman was inactive as a healthy scratch as the Patriots season won three consecutive playoff games to reach Super Bowl LI. On February 5, 2017, the Patriots appeared in Super Bowl LI and defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.[42][43]

2017

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On March 7, 2017, the Patriots placed an exclusive-rights tender on Coleman. On March 17, 2017, Coleman signed his one-year, $615,000 exclusive-rights tender to remain with the Patriots.[44] During training camp, Coleman competed Eric Rowe, Cyrus Jones, and Jonathan Jones to be the third cornerback on the Patriots' depth chart.[45]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

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2017

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On September 1, 2017, the Seahawks traded their seventh round pick (205th overall) in the 2018 NFL draft to the Patriots in exchange for Coleman.[46] Head coach Pete Carroll named Coleman the fifth cornerback on the Seahawks' depth chart to begin the regular season. He was listed behind Richard Sherman, Shaquill Griffin, Neiko Thorpe, and Jeremy Lane.[47] Coleman was also named the first-team nickelback to start the season.

External videos
video icon Turning Point: Coleman crushes Dallas' playoff hopes
video icon Justin Coleman takes interception to the house

On October 1, 2017, Coleman made a tackle, a pass deflection, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown during the Seahawks' 46–18 victory against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. Coleman intercepted a pass by Colts' quarterback Jacoby Brissett, that was intended for wide receiver Kamar Aiken, and returned it 28-yards during the second quarter for his first career touchdown.[48] In Week 8, he made one tackle and made his first career sack with defensive end Michael Bennett during a 41–38 win against the Houston Texans. Coleman's first sack was on Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson for a six-yard loss in the third quarter.[49] In Week 9, Coleman collected a season-high seven combined tackles and broke up a pass during the Seahawks' 17–14 loss against the Washington Redskins. On December 3, 2017, Coleman made three combined tackles and made the first solo sack of his career during a 24–10 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. He sacked Eagles' quarterback Carson Wentz for a six-yard loss at the end of the third quarter.[50] On December 24, 2017, Coleman recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception by Dak Prescott for a 30-yard touchdown during the third quarter of a 21–12 win at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16.[51] Coleman finished the 2017 NFL season with 42 combined tackles (31 solo), nine pass deflections, two interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and two touchdowns in 16 games and five starts.[52]

2018

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External videos
video icon Coleman goes airborne to pick off pass from Stafford

On March 12, 2018, the Seahawks placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Coleman.[53] Coleman retained his role as the first-team nickelback and also began the season as the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Griffin and Thorpe.[54] On October 28, 2018, he made four combined tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and intercepted a pass by Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford, that was intended for wide receiver Golden Tate, to seal the Seahawks' 28–14 victory at the Detroit Lions in Week 8.[55] In Week 13, Coleman collected a career-high ten combined tackles (eight solo), deflected a pass, and was credited with half a sack during a 43–16 victory against the San Francisco 49ers. On December 10, 2018, Coleman made one tackle and returned a fumble recovery for a touchdown as the Seahawks defeated the Vikings 21–7 in Week 14. Coleman returned a fumble for a 29-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter after Jacob Martin stripped the ball during a sack on quarterback Kirk Cousins.[56] He finished the season with 55 combined tackles (41 solo), ten pass deflections, one interception, one fumble recovery, one touchdown, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and five starts.[57]

Detroit Lions

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On March 14, 2019, Coleman signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Lions.[58][59] In Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, Coleman intercepted a pass from Aaron Rodgers that bounced off the hands of wide receiver Darrius Shepherd and returned it for 55 yards in the 23–22 loss.[60]

Coleman was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Lions on July 30, 2020,[61] and was activated from the list five days later.[62] He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2020, with a hamstring injury.[63] He was activated on October 31.[64] Coleman played in 11 games and started five in the 2020 season. He finished with 30 total tackles (22 solo) and one pass defended.[65]

Coleman was released by the Lions after the season on March 12, 2021.[66]

Miami Dolphins

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On March 18, 2021, Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins.[67] In Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, Coleman intercepted Lamar Jackson's pass to seal the 22–10 win for the Dolphins.[68] He played in 16 games and started four in the 2021 season. He finished with 27 total tackles (20 solo), two interceptions, and three passes defended.[69]

Seattle Seahawks (third stint)

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On March 23, 2022, Coleman signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks.[70] He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, but re–signed with the team the following day.[71] He played in 12 games in the 2022 season.[72]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 NWE 10 2 21 17 4 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0
2016 NWE 10 1 8 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2017 SEA 16 5 43 32 11 1.5 1 2 58 2 30 9 0 0 0 0
2018 SEA 16 5 55 41 14 0.5 0 1 0 0 0 10 1 2 29 1
2019 DET 16 11 54 47 7 0.0 0 1 55 0 55 13 3 1 0 0
2020 DET 11 5 30 22 8 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2021 MIA 16 4 27 20 7 0.0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2022 SEA 12 0 10 5 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
107 33 248 192 56 2.0 6 6 113 2 55 44 4 4 29 1

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 NWE 2 0 7 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2018 SEA 1 0 6 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 13 12 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

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