Marco Darnell Coleman (born December 18, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio) is a former American football player. A fourteen year veteran who was originally drafted by Miami Dolphins in the 1992 NFL Draft as a first round pick (12th overall). Has been to one Pro Bowl. He went to Georgia Tech. He retired from professional football after the 2005 season. Coleman is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for Af...
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Marco Darnell Coleman (born December 18, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio) is a former American football player. A fourteen year veteran who was originally drafted by Miami Dolphins in the 1992 NFL Draft as a first round pick (12th overall). Has been to one Pro Bowl. He went to Georgia Tech. He retired from professional football after the 2005 season. Coleman is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.
Coleman attended Patterson Cooperative High School in Dayton, Ohio, where he was an all-area linebacker. As a senior, he totaled 84 tackles, 31 sacks, three forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and blocked an extra point. He lettered three times in football and once in track. Coleman performed a cameo role opposite actor Jim Carrey in the 1994 movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Coleman finished his career at Georgia Tech with the all-time leader with 28 sacks record, despite playing just three years. He earned All-Atlantic...
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