Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Roster
Coleman, Jacob

Jersey Number 88
Jacob Coleman
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 228
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Chesterfield, VA
- High School:
- Matoaca
Bio
2024 (r-Junior)
• Played in five games and had one start
• Had an eight-yard reception against Tennessee Tech in 39 snaps
• In on 22 plays at Ole Miss (9 on special teams)
• Hauled in a nine-yard reception against WKU
• Started against Memphis
2023 (r-Sophomore)
• Played in all 12 games
• Ended the year with two receptions for 13 yards
• Averaged 15 snaps played per game
• Collected two receptions in opener at Alabama
2022 (r-Freshman)
• Played in nine games
• Also competed on special teams
• Was in on 118 total snaps for the season
2021 (Freshman at East Carolina)
• Did not play in any games and was redshirted
High School
• Did not compete as a senior as season was postponed due to COVID-19
• A four-year varsity letterman at Matoaca who experienced action at a multitude of positions, including quarterback, running back, tight end, fullback, outside receiver, outside linebacker and punter
• Primarily played at tight end as a junior for coach Jay Parker, making 35 receptions for 391 yards (11.2 ypr) and four touchdowns to guide the Warriors to a 5-5 mark (after opening the campaign winning four of their first five)
• Defensively, made eight tackles, 2.0 TFL, a sack, a forced fumble and blocked a field goal attempt
• Also returned five kickoffs for 60 yards
• Earned First-Team All-Region 5B honors on offense and was a second-team selection on special teams as a punter, averaging 38.5 yards per boot (and exceeding the 40 ypp clip in five separate contests, including a 47.0 performance vs. Prince George)
• Top pass catching outings came against Meadowbrook (4-103, 2 TD), Hopewell (8-66), Dinwiddie (5-64), Varina (5-24) and Petersburg (4-66, 1 TD)
• A consensus three-star selection according 247Sports Composite, Rivals.com and ESPN.com
• Listed among the Top 25 recruits in Virginia per Rivals.com (22nd) and 247Sports.com (24th)
Personal
• Full name: Jacob Holmes Coleman
• Parents: Jonathan Coleman and Traci Coleman
• Born: 7/25/03
• Major: Integrated Studies
• Played in five games and had one start
• Had an eight-yard reception against Tennessee Tech in 39 snaps
• In on 22 plays at Ole Miss (9 on special teams)
• Hauled in a nine-yard reception against WKU
• Started against Memphis
2023 (r-Sophomore)
• Played in all 12 games
• Ended the year with two receptions for 13 yards
• Averaged 15 snaps played per game
• Collected two receptions in opener at Alabama
2022 (r-Freshman)
• Played in nine games
• Also competed on special teams
• Was in on 118 total snaps for the season
2021 (Freshman at East Carolina)
• Did not play in any games and was redshirted
High School
• Did not compete as a senior as season was postponed due to COVID-19
• A four-year varsity letterman at Matoaca who experienced action at a multitude of positions, including quarterback, running back, tight end, fullback, outside receiver, outside linebacker and punter
• Primarily played at tight end as a junior for coach Jay Parker, making 35 receptions for 391 yards (11.2 ypr) and four touchdowns to guide the Warriors to a 5-5 mark (after opening the campaign winning four of their first five)
• Defensively, made eight tackles, 2.0 TFL, a sack, a forced fumble and blocked a field goal attempt
• Also returned five kickoffs for 60 yards
• Earned First-Team All-Region 5B honors on offense and was a second-team selection on special teams as a punter, averaging 38.5 yards per boot (and exceeding the 40 ypp clip in five separate contests, including a 47.0 performance vs. Prince George)
• Top pass catching outings came against Meadowbrook (4-103, 2 TD), Hopewell (8-66), Dinwiddie (5-64), Varina (5-24) and Petersburg (4-66, 1 TD)
• A consensus three-star selection according 247Sports Composite, Rivals.com and ESPN.com
• Listed among the Top 25 recruits in Virginia per Rivals.com (22nd) and 247Sports.com (24th)
Personal
• Full name: Jacob Holmes Coleman
• Parents: Jonathan Coleman and Traci Coleman
• Born: 7/25/03
• Major: Integrated Studies
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