| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Number: | 88 |
| Birth Date: | 18 November 1946 |
| Birth Place: | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Death Date: | December 27, 2016 |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lbs: | 210 |
| High School: | Marrero (LA) Lincoln |
| College: | Grambling State |
| Draftyear: | 1971 |
| Draftround: | 17 |
| Draftpick: | 434 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 2 |
| Statlabel2: | Receptions |
| Statvalue2: | 5 |
| Statlabel3: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue3: | 97 |
| Statlabel4: | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue4: | 0 |
| Pfr: | ZenoCo00 |
Joseph Coleman Zeno Jr. (born November 18, 1946) is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver in 1971 for the New York Giants.
Zeno played football and ran track at Grambling State.[1] [2] He was selected by the New York Giants in the 17th round of the 1971 NFL draft.[3] [4] Zeno caught three touchdowns in the preseason and earned a place on the practice squad, where he spent seven weeks focusing on learning the routes.[1]
Zeno was elevated to the main roster in November 1971 after the Giants were left with just two receivers.[1] He made his NFL debut against the San Diego Chargers, recording four receptions for 90 yards, and even caught a touchdown pass which was called back due to a penalty.[2] [5] "I was nervous," he said, "I knew I'd play, but not this much."[2] Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton opined that Zeno had "as much big play potential as Homer Jones."[6] Zeno earned the start the following week against the Atlanta Falcons and recorded one reception for seven yards. However, he broke his left arm in a collision with Bennie McRae during practice on November 17, ending his season.[7]