Derrick Lamont Coleman (born October 18, 1990) is an American former professional football fullback who is an assistant to player engagement for the Green Bay Packers of the National …

Derrick Coleman’s journey from a young boy with a hearing impairment to a Super Bowl champion in the NFL is a story of extraordinary determination and resilience. His life serves as an …

Aug 6, 2015 · Seattle Seahawks player Derrick Coleman made history by becoming the NFL's first legally deaf offensive player, but his journey to success was anything but easy. Coleman was …

Jan 23, 2014 · It's believed Coleman is the first deaf offensive player in NFL history. Yet he is more than a historical benchmark. The first thing you have to know about Coleman is that no …

Jun 2, 2015 · Coleman became a viral star thanks to a Duracell commercial that got 22 million views and showed his unlikely path from legally deaf child to the NFL.

Derrick Coleman, a football player with the Seattle Seahawks, is the only legally deaf athlete in professional football history to play offense. In early January 2014, he made a commercial* …

Oct 18, 1990 · He became the first deaf offensive player in the NFL, breaking barriers and challenging perceptions about the capabilities of athletes with disabilities. Coleman used …

The clip offers a short trip through Coleman’s life — from when his hearing loss was discovered to the bullying he received throughout his childhood, from the difficulty he had communicating …

Jan 17, 2014 · Derrick Coleman, the Seattle Seahawks fullback, is the first deaf offensive American Football player in NFL history. This week, Derrick’s story was revealed to the world …

After contributing on special teams and offensively (including a 6-yard TD catch) in the preseason, the Seahawks kept Coleman and converted him to fullback. Coleman is the first deaf athlete to …