Derrick Coleman's Net Worth
Derrick Coleman has a net worth of $3 million. This American football player has made a significant impact in the NFL as the first deaf offensive player.
Early Life and Education
Born in 1990 in West Los Angeles, California, Derrick Coleman lost his hearing at the age of three. Despite this challenge, he excelled in sports, attending Troy High School in Fullerton, California. At Troy High School, he started on the varsity football team for three years, playing both running back and linebacker positions. During his high school career, he set impressive records:
- Most touchdowns in a season: 38
- Most points scored in a season: 232
- Most rushing yards in a season: 2,456
- Most rushing touchdowns: 38
- Most offensive yards in a season: 2,456
- Most touchdowns in a game: 5
- Longest rushing touchdown: 90 yards
College Career
Coleman continued his football journey at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), playing for the Bruins under Coach Rick Neuheisel. As a senior, he appeared in all 14 games, contributing as a running back and on special teams.
Professional Career
Despite going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Coleman signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent. He faced setbacks early in his career, being waived by the Vikings in August 2012. However, he was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks in December of the same year.
On December 2, 2013, Derrick scored his first NFL touchdown during a Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints. After his time with the Seahawks, he joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2017.
