Coleman Owen

Coleman Owen (born March 23, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and Ohio Bobcats.

Early life Owen was born March 23, 2001, in Gilbert, Arizona, and attended Higley High School in Gilbert. He is Christian and a member of Athletes in Action.

College career Owen played five college football seasons for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. In 2019, he played in three games, recording three receptions and four kick returns. Owen started in all five games of the season, recording 16 receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned one kick for 22 yards and tallied two punt returns for 27 yards, as well as a safety on special teams. He started nine of 11 games in 2021, when his 43 receptions, 713 yards, and six touchdowns all led his team. Owen scored two receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in a 47–16 win against the Buffalo Bulls. He scored his punt return touchdown in a 41–0 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes. His 1,245 receiving yards set an Ohio Bobcats single-season record, Owen was named first-team All-MAC for the 2024 season.

After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Owen was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. As a prospect, Owen was noted as a slot receiver who was especially proficient in gaining yards after catch. The Colts waived Owen on August 26, 2025 and signed him to the team's practice squad on August 27. He was elevated to the active roster for the Colts' Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks and the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Owen signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis on January 5, 2026.

Owen sustained a concussion during a preseason game on August 29. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30.

NFL career statistics Year Team Games Kick returns Punt returns GP GS Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD 2025 IND 2 0 5 141 28.2 33 0 1 2 2 2 0 Total 2 0 5 141 28.2 33 0 1 2 2 2 0