Seahawks fullback Coleman is Seattle Seahawks 's first legally deaf offensive player . Riley 's father , Jake Kovalcik , tweeted the letter to Coleman on Tuesday , accompanied by the message : `` You 've inspired my little girls in a way I never could . With the Super Bowl nearing , hearing-impaired girl sends message : `` Just try your best '' Derrick Coleman Jr. tweets back to the 9-year-old . ` ` Even though we wear hearing aids , we can still accomplish our goals & dreams ''
Seahawks fullback Coleman is Seattle Seahawks 's first legally deaf offensive player . With the Super Bowl nearing , hearing-impaired girl sends message : `` Just try your best '' Derrick Coleman Jr. tweets back to the 9-year-old . `` Even though we wear hearing aids , we can still accomplish our goals & dreams ''