The Washington Commanders announced today they have named Andre Coleman as offensive assistant.Â
Coleman joins the Commanders after most recently serving as the wide receivers coach at the University of Texas (2020-21). Prior to his time with Texas, Coleman was the wide receivers coach at his alma mater Kansas State from 2013-17 transitioning from his first coaching position as a wide receivers coach at Youngstown state (2010-12).
Before joining the Texas staff as an analyst in 2019, Coleman spent the previous six years at Kansas State coaching wide receivers, including two as pass game coordinator (2016-17) and one as offensive coordinator (2018). In 2018, Kansas State totaled 16 touchdowns on the ground led by running back Alex Barnes who led the Big 12 in rushing yards (1,355) rushing yards per game (113) and earned second-team all-conference honors. Offensive lineman Dalton Risner was named Big 12 co-Offensive Lineman of the Year.
In 2014, All-American Tyler Lockett and All-Big 12 performer Curry Sexton became the first duo in school history to go over 1,000 yards in the same season and were considered a top receiving duo in the nation during that season. Lockett was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award and is currently a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
Prior to returning to Kansas State, Coleman spent the previous three seasons at Youngstown. He helped the program post a 7-4 record, including a 31-17 victory at Pittsburgh, which served as the school's first-ever victory over a BCS opponent.
As a player, Coleman was drafted in the third round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He would play for the Chargers, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers (1994-98). A two-time Pro Bowler and 1994 NFL All-Rookie team honoree, Coleman helped the Chargers win the 1994 AFC Championship and earn a trip to Super Bowl XXIX.
A native of Hermitage, Pennsylvania., Coleman completed his degree in social sciences from Kansas State in 2011. He has three daughters – Shyla, Kyla and Brielle.
