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Paul Coffman

b. 1956

American football player

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Born 1956. Paul Coffman is an American american football player.

Paul Randolph Coffman (born March 29, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for 11 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). After attending high school in Chase, Kansas, he played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats, joining as a walk-on and playing tight end for four years. After completing college, Coffman became an undrafted free agent and joined the Packers. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. In 1994, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1978 GNB 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1979 GNB 16 16 56 711 12.7 78 4 1980 GNB 16 16 42 496 11.8 25 3 1981 GNB 16 16 55 687 12.5 29 4 1982 GNB 9 9 23 287 12.5 42 2 1983 GNB 16 16 54 814 15.1 74 11 1984 GNB 14 13 43 562 13.1 44 9 1985 GNB 16 16 49 666 13.6 32 6 1986 KAN 15 0 12 75 6.3 10 2 1987 KAN 12 1 5 42 8.4 13 1 1988 MIN 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 154 103 339 4,340 12.8 78 42

Playoffs Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1982 GNB 2 2 9 111 12.3 23 0 1986 KAN 1 0 3 12 4.0 6 0 3 2 12 123 10.3 23 0

Personal life His son, Chase, was an all star tight end for the University of Missouri and last played with the Indianapolis Colts until he was released in 2016. His son, Carson, was the starting quarterback for Kansas State University in the 2010 season and most recently played arena football. His third son, Cameron, is transferring from the Indiana University Hoosiers to the University of Wyoming. His only daughter, Camille, is attending the University of Wyoming on a full scholarship for volleyball.

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Kansas State University
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Paul Randolph Coffman

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Coffman?

American football player

When was Paul Coffman born?

Paul Coffman was born on 29 March 1956 in St. Louis.

What is Paul Coffman's occupation?

Paul Coffman is an american football player.

What nationality is Paul Coffman?

Paul Coffman is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Paul Coffman

Β· Wikidata: Q7149889

Β· DBpedia: Paul Coffman

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