NFL Athlete & Broadcaster; First African American Full-Time NFL Punter; Author of "PUNT"; Executive Director of Bob Hayes Track Meet; Founder of Touch From Him Ministries

Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Greg Coleman Biography

Greg Coleman is recognized in American sports history as the first African American to serve as a full-time punter in the National Football League. Coleman’s path to professional football began at Florida A&M University, a historically Black institution in Tallahassee, after being turned away from major college football programs in the South that did not field Black kickers. At Florida A&M, he earned All-American honors as a punter and kicker and posted the seventh-fastest time in the nation as a senior in the 120-yard high hurdles.

Selected in the 14th round of the NFL Draft, Coleman played 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins. His tenure with the Vikings is notable, as he remains the franchise’s all-time leader in punting yards, with 29,391 yards. Early in his career, Coleman earned the nickname Coffin Corner for his ability to pin opponents deep in their own territory, and his athleticism prompted defenses to prepare for the threat of a fake punt. He was honored by fans as a member of both the Minnesota Vikings 25th and 40th Anniversary Teams.

Coleman’s contributions to football have been recognized with inductions into the Black College Football Hall of Fame, the All-Time Black College Football Team, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, the Florida A&M Football Hall of Fame, and the State of Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame. His experiences overcoming racial barriers have positioned him as a respected voice on perseverance and breaking boundaries in sports.

After his playing career, Coleman transitioned into broadcasting, serving as the sideline analyst for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network for more than 21 years. He also held a C-level executive role in the public safety sector for 24 years. An ordained minister and pastor, Coleman founded Touch From Him Ministries and has served as a chaplain for NFL teams, including the Vikings. He is the executive director of the Bob Hayes Track Meet, one of the largest single-day high school track meets in the country.

Coleman shares his experiences as a professional keynote speaker and author of "PUNT." Through his platform, Greg Coleman Speaks, he addresses topics such as teamwork, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating a winning mindset, drawing on his background as an NFL athlete, broadcaster, executive, and faith leader. His message resonates with audiences across industries and generations.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Greg Coleman Speaking Topics

  • Teamwork

    Using personal experiences from 12 years as an NFL punter, a 21-year NFL Broadcast career, 32 years of speaking at NFL Team Fellowships, and leading a successful sales and marketing team of a globe communications company for 24 years (Public Safety Markets), we will discuss how bringing different skills, talents and abilities come together to achieve a common goal.

    We address the Silo Syndrome, courageous communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and the importance of collaboration. Showing how every member of the team is important and by addressing these issues, showing how it can create a trusting environment, a feeling of belonging, and camaraderie

    • helping you develop a Winning Mindset in your organization, office, or locker room.

  • Overcoming Obstacles

    Using personal accounts and experiences of being the First African American Punter in the NFL and the obstacles that came with that journey, from pee wee to the pros. Sharing proven principles, life lessons, habits and rituals that have produced positive results throughout a 24 year corporate career with a leading global communications company, along with my 44 year relationship with a NFL team (that included 12 years as a player), 21 years as a broadcaster, and 11 years consulting with a NFL team.

    I will teach your organization how to PUNT.

    P- Push through obstacles; U- Understand your strengths; N- Navigate through the difficulties; T- Take calculated risk.

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Greg Coleman Videos

Greg Coleman | 2023 Enshrinement Ceremony

Greg Coleman | 2023 Enshrinement Ceremony

2023 Honoree Greg Coleman Interviewed by Frank Frangie at Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2023 Enshrinement Ceremony.

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Greg Coleman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles and Resilient Mindset. The estimated speaking fee range to book Greg Coleman for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Greg Coleman generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Morris, Justin Forsett, Israel Idonije, Chris Singleton and Shawn Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Greg Coleman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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