Deaf fullback Derrick Coleman pens response to Seahawk fan's hand-written letter Posted Jan 23, 2014 Fullback Derrick Coleman, the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL, has garnered a lot of media attention in recent weeks with the national eye turned toward the Pacific Northwest in advance of Super Bowl XLVIII. The uptick in attention has attracted new fans and followers from around the nation who find Coleman's story both endearing and inspirational. (Seahawks.com)