Central State University Athletics

A tremendous athlete from Wildwood High School in Ocala, Florida, Marvin Coleman made an immediate impact as a freshman in all three phases of the game as a kick returner, defensive back and receiver.

Standing at 5'9 and weighing in at 170 pounds, Coleman's speed and agility set him apart from other players. In the opening game of the 1990 NAIA Div. I Playoffs, Coleman led CSU to a 48-10 over Fort Hays State. Coleman earned both the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Game – an accomplishment he considers to be his most memorable moment.

One of few players in school history to be a four-time NAIA All-American, Coleman still holds the NAIA single season record for touchdowns scored off of punt returns (5). Coleman also set the NAIA career mark with 13 touchdowns off of punt returns. Coleman was a leader on CSU's 1990 and 1992 NAIA national championship teams.

Coleman went to success in the Canadian Football League. In a professional career spanning from 1994 to 2003 with the Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and San Francisco Demons, Coleman intercepted 28 passes, set a CFL record with an 108-yard kickoff return, selected to the CFL All-Star Team seven times and helped the Stampeders win Grey Cup Championship in 1998.

After retiring from professional football, Coleman returned to his hometown and currently coaches at Wildwood High School as well as on the Pop Warner level. In addition, Coleman takes great pride in spending time with his children Demtrice, Mar'Nitka, Kaya and Terrell.