Nicholas Coe (born August 12, 1997) is an American professional

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for the Osos de Monterrey of the

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(LFA). Coe signed as an undrafted free agent with the

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in May 2020 before being waived in August, and signing to the

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practice squad for the 2020-21 season. He played

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at Auburn.

College career

Coe was a member of the

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for four seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. As a sophomore, Nick finished with seven sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss. As a junior, he had with 15 total tackles. After Coe's junior season, he announced that he would forgo his senior year and skip the 2020 Outback Bowl.

Professional career

Coe participated in the 2020

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. He went undrafted despite being considered a mid-to-late round prospect for the

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New England Patriots

Coe was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2020. He was waived by the Patriots on August 13, 2020.

Miami Dolphins

Coe had a tryout with the

on August 20, 2020. He was signed to their practice squad on September 7, 2020. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 5, 2021. Coe was waived by the Dolphins on July 23, 2021.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Coe signed with the

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of the

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(CFL) on September 23, 2021. He was released on June 5, 2022.

Edmonton Elks

The

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announced the signing of Coe to their practice roster on June 21, 2022.

Orlando Guardians

On November 17, 2022, Coe was drafted by the

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of the

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. The Guardians folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Orlando Predators

Coe signed with the

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on February 19, 2024. He was not listed on their active roster to begin the season.

Fundidores de Monterrey / Osos de Monterrey

Coe joined the

Fundidores de Monterrey Fundidores de Monterrey (English: ''Monterrey Smelters''), officially Fundidores, were an American football team based in Monterrey, Mexico. The Fundidores competed in the Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional (LFA), the top American football leag ...

of the

(LFA) for the

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, recording two sacks. He returned to the team in 2025, rebranded as the Osos de Monterrey, and tallied 18 total tackles (including 15 solo and two for loss) and one sack.

References

External links

Auburn Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Coe, Nick 1997 births Living people Players of American football from North Carolina American football defensive ends Auburn Tigers football players New England Patriots players People from Asheboro, North Carolina Sportspeople from Randolph County, North Carolina Miami Dolphins players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Edmonton Elks players Orlando Guardians players Canadian football defensive linemen Players of Canadian football from North Carolina Fundidores de Monterrey players American expatriate players of American football American expatriate sportspeople in Mexico