Charles Edward Coleman (born September 16, 1963) is an American former professional

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and college

Charles Edward Coleman was born on September 16, 1963, in Kokomo, Mississippi. He attended West Marion High School in

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. He was a four-year

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for the

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from 1982 to 1985.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the

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, Coleman signed with the

over a year later on May 11, 1987. He was released on August 10. He re-signed with the Giants on September 25, during the

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. Coleman played in three games for the Giants during the 1987 season and caught one pass for five yards while also returning one kick for 20 yards. He was released on October 19, 1987.

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