Michael Allan Coe(born December 17, 1983) is a formerAmerican footballcornerbackin theNational Football League(NFL) for theIndianapolis Colts,Jacksonville Jaguars,New York Giants,Miami Dolphins,andDallas Cowboys.He also was a member of theHamilton Tiger-Catsin theCanadian Football League(CFL). He playedcollege footballatAlabama State University.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 17, 1983 Louisville, Kentucky,U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Cordova (TN) | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2007/ round: 5 / pick: 173 | ||||||||
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Early life
editCoe attendedCordova High SchoolinMemphis, Tennessee.As a junior, he collected 20 receptions for 675 yards and 4 touchdowns.
As a senior, he was a two-way player atwide receiverandcornerback,registering over 1,400 receiving yards, 25 tackles, 5 interceptions and 10 passes defensed. He received All-state, All-Memphis, All-metro, All-region, All-conference and Tennessee Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Intrack,he set the school record in the400 metresand won the conference title four times in that competition.
College career
editCoe accepted a football scholarship from theUniversity of Arkansas.As aredshirtfreshman, he appeared in 13 games as a backupcornerback,making 4 tackles and one pass defensed.
As a sophomore, he was limited with injuries and appeared in 8 games with 6 starts atcornerback.He tallied 24 tackles, 2 interceptions and 4 passes defensed.
As a junior, he appeared in all 11 games with 8 starts, posting 30 tackles (one for loss), 3 interceptions (tied for second on the team), 7 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one blocked kick and 8 punt returns for 63 yards (7.9-yard avg.). After the season, he decided to transfer toDivision I-AAAlabama State University,where his father was the football head coach at the time.[1]
As a senior, he began the season atfree safetyuntilcornerbackBrandon Averett was lost for the season.[2]He also was the team's primary punt returner. He started all 11 games (7 at left cornerback and 4 at free safety), making 42 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 interceptions (tied for the team lead), 14 passes defensed (led the conference), one fumble recovery and 21 punt returns for an 8.4-yard average.
He finished his college career after appearing in 43 games, recording 100 tackles (5 for loss), 1.5 sacks, 7 interceptions, 26 passes defensed, 7 interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.
Professional career
editIndianapolis Colts
editCoe was selected by theIndianapolis Coltsin the fifth round (173rd overall) of the2007 NFL draft.[3]As a rookie, he appeared in 6 games and was declared inactive in 10 contests. He posted 7 tackles (5 solo), one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and 5special teamstackles. He blocked a punt for a safety against theBaltimore Ravens.
In2008,he injured his meniscus during a practice. On August 12, he was placed on theinjured reserve listwith a left knee injury. In2009,he tore an abdominal muscle while warming up for the preseason opener against theMinnesota Vikings.[4]He was waived injured on August 30.
New York Giants (first stint)
editOn September 15,2009,he was signed to theNew York Giantspractice squad.
Jacksonville Jaguars
editOn November 25,2009,he was signed by theJacksonville Jaguarsfrom the Giantspractice squad.[5]He appeared in the final 5 games. He played mainly on special teams, making 3 tackles. He was released on September 26,2010.[6]
New York Giants (second stint)
editOn September 29,2010,he was signed to theNew York Giantspractice squad.He was promoted to the active roster on November 27.
In2011,he registered 10 tackles on defense and special teams in a reserve role. He was injured in Week 10 and placed on theinjured reserve listwith a shoulder injury on November 21.
In2012,he appeared in 7 games and made 13 tackles, but was limited with a hamstring injury. He was placed on theinjured reserve liston November 10.[7]He was waived injured on November 26.
Miami Dolphins
editOn November 28,2012,he was signed as afree agentby theMiami Dolphins.[8]He played in one game and was declared inactive for another one. On December 10, he was cut to make room forwide receiverArmon Binns.
Dallas Cowboys
editOn December 11,2012,he was claimed off waivers by theDallas Cowboys.[9]He played in 3 games mostly in dime packages and special teams. He appeared in 3 games, making one defensive tackle and one special teams tackle.[10]He wasn't re-signed after the season.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editOn May 27,2014,he signed with theHamilton Tiger-Catsof theCanadian Football League.[11]He was released on May 26,2015.[12]
Post-playing career
editOn May 27, 2022, Coe was hired by theCarolina Panthersto serve as the team's New England area scout.[13]On May 4, 2024, Coe was let go by the Panthers organization.[14]
Personal life
editHis fatherCharles Coeis a football college coach.
References
edit- ^"Michael Coe to Transfer to Alabama State".arkansasrazorbacks.June 27, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon December 14, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 5,2012.
- ^"COE READY FOR NFL DRAFT".Alabama State University.April 27, 2007.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"2007 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.RetrievedMay 11,2023.
- ^"Looking to make an impression".Jacksonville Jaguars.August 17, 2010.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Jaguars make roster moves".Jacksonville Jaguars.November 25, 2009.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Garrard Jags' best option".Jacksonville Jaguars.September 26, 2010.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"New York Giants activate Will Hill, place Michael Coe on IR".National Football League.November 10, 2012.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Miami Dolphins sign veteran cornerback Michael Coe".South Florida Sun Sentinel.November 28, 2012.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Cowboys claim CB Michael Coe".ESPN.December 11, 2012.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Cowboys free agents: Michael Coe".ESPN.January 28, 2013.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Tiger-Cats sign four imports".May 27, 2014.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Tiger-Cats Ink Four Defenders".Oursports Central.May 26, 2015.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Michael Coe - Carolina Panthers | LinkedIn".
- ^"NFL Front Office Updates: Panthers, Cardinals, Buccaneers, Raiders".profootballrumors.May 4, 2024.RetrievedMay 4,2024.
External links
edit- Michael CoeonTwitter
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