Justin Coleman joins Blue Bombers
Published on April 21, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB â The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today added a speedy cornerback to their roster with the signing of Justin Coleman.
Coleman (5-10, 185, Mississippi '01, DOB: Oct. 24, 1978 in Columbus, GA) comes to Winnipeg after most recently playing for the Cincinnati Swarm of the Arena2 Football League.
"Justin has good speed and can cover receivers very well," said Brendan Taman, general manager & vice-president of football operations for the Blue Bombers. "He doesn't allow big plays and he can tackle well in the open field."
THE AFL2 YEARS â CINCINNATI SWARM
Coleman was the defensive specialist for the Cincinnati Swarm in 2003. Playing in eight games, he recorded 27 tackles, eight pass knockdowns and two interceptions. He won one of the Swarm's game Most Valuable Player Awards that season.
THE COLLEGE YEARS â MISSISSIPPI REBELS
Coleman played four years of college football for the University of Mississippi Rebels. With Ole Miss, he played 47 season games, starting 27 of those contests and recording 119 career defensive tackles. He also added 19 pass knockdowns and two interceptions.
While at Ole Miss, Coleman also competed in track-and-field as a member of the school's 4 x 100-metre relay team.
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