Former Southern University Football Star Bradley Coleman Dead at 29

Coleman was part of the 2013 Southern University football team that won the school’s most recent SWAC title. After graduating from Southern, he returned to Georgia to work as a high school basketball and football coach and was launching his own clothing line.

Following the news of Coleman’s death, Southern University released a statement, mourning his passing. “Southern University Athletics offers our sincere condolences to the family, loved one’s and teammates of Bradley Coleman, former Jaguar wide receiver from 2012-2016,” the historically Black university tweeted July 11. “The Georgia native played on the 2013 SWAC Championship team. #WeAre Southern.”

Coleman’s former high school team also released a statement. “It is with great sadness to share with the Norcross family that we lost a brother this weekend,” the Norcross High School football team posted on Instagram July 11. “Bradley Coleman was a friend, father and an ambassador of goodwill. We will keep everyone informed about any arrangements and ways to help support the family.”