Derrick Coleman – NFL Photos

Fullback Derrick Coleman recently sign with the Arizona Cardinals: Coleman has been deaf since he was three years old and played for UCLA in college. In addition to the Cardinals, Coleman has played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks. He even went to the Superbowl with the Seahawks (2015) and has starred in a Duracell comercial, which featured his hearing aids.

Coleman has become a powerful advocate for the deaf community through motivational speaking. He inspires others by sharing his personal story and encouraging deaf individuals to pursue their dreams regardless of challenges.

Kenny Walker – NFL Photos

He’s also not the only NFL player from the Deaf World: In the 90's there was profoundly deaf Kenny Walker, who became deaf after a fight with meningitis. He signed with the Denver Broncos in 1991 and was a regular on the field, starting in all but four games that season. Walker then played three season in the Canadian Football League before his stint as an assistant coach for Gallaudet University!

Kenny Walker was inducted into the University of Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his exemplary college career. He also continues to raise awareness about opportunities for deaf athletes today.

Bonnie Sloan – APSU Athletics

But who’s the original, the guy who started it all? The credit goes to Bonnie Sloan, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973 as a defensive tackle! Unfortunately his fame was short-lived due to a knee injury that ultimately inhibited him from playing another season, but his inspiration lives on in Deaf athletes around the country. These three football players remind us that not only can the deaf doanything but they can do itwell!

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