Rodney Coe (born May 18, 1993) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Akron.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | May 18, 1993 Fulton, Missouri | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Edwardsville (IL) | ||||
| College: | Akron | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||
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Early years
editCoe attended Edwardsville High School, where he was a two-way player at running back and linebacker. As a sophomore, he appeared in 5 games, registering 118 carries for 912 yards and 9 touchdowns.
As a junior, he appeared in 10 games, tallying 106 carries for 978 yards and 12 touchdowns. He received Telegraph Player of the Year honors. As a senior, he was limited with injuries. He only played in 2 games, collecting 44 carries for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns.
College career
editAfter being recruited by the University of Iowa, Coe decided to attend Iowa Western Community College to improve his grades and further his football career as a running back.[1] As a freshman, he had 80 carries for 468 yards and 9 touchdowns.
As a sophomore, he was converted into a defensive tackle, registering 42 tackles (9 for loss), 1.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles, while receiving second-team all-conference honors. He contributed to the team having an undefeated season (12-0) and winning the JUCO National Championship. In the title game he had 7 tackles (one for loss).
After two years, Coe committed to Iowa State University.[2] As a junior, he started the last four games, finishing the season with 37 tackles (4.5 tackles for loss) and 2 passes defensed. On March 24, 2014, Coe was dismissed from the Iowa State team by head coach Paul Rhoads for a violation of team rules.[3]
Coe chose to end his college career at the University of Akron.[4] He sat out the 2014 season to comply with NCAA transfer rules.
As a senior, he contributed to the team having an 8-5 record and winning its first FBS bowl (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl). He started 11 out of 12 games at defensive tackle, making 46 tackles (8.5 for loss), 2 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, 3 passes defensed and one fumble recovery,
Professional career
editDallas Cowboys
editCoe was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2016 NFL draft on May 6.[5] He was released by the Cowboys during final roster cuts on September 3.[6]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
editOn September 14, 2016, Coe was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[7] He was released on November 18, but was re-signed to the practice squad on November 29.[8][9] He was released on December 27.[10]
Jacksonville Jaguars
editOn December 29, 2016, Coe was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[11]
Seattle Seahawks
editOn January 19, 2017, Coe signed a reserve/future contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[12] On May 9, he was released by the Seahawks.[13] He was re-signed on July 30.[14] He was waived on September 2.[15] He was re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad on October 25.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 28.[17] He was waived on December 12.[18]
Detroit Lions
editOn December 13, 2017, Coe was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[19] He wasn't re-signed, after he informed the team that he intended to take a year off of football.[20]
Personal life
editHis grandfather Charlie Coe had over 40 years of coaching experience in the NFL and in college. His uncle Michael Coe also played in the NFL.
References
edit- ^ Adam Rittenberg (May 27, 2011). "Iowa recruit Rodney Coe going juco route". ESPN. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Rob Gray (August 8, 2013). "The metamorphosis of Rodney Coe". www.thegazette.com. The Gazette. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Ryan Young (March 24, 2014). "Rhoads explains decision to dismiss Rodney Coe". www.iowastatedaily.com. Iowa State Daily. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Coe close career at Akron". www.thetelegraph.com. Civitas Media. December 24, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Helman, David (May 6, 2016). "Cowboys Make Five Roster Moves; Announce Undrafted Free Agents". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "bucs-bolster-depth-by-signing-rb-jacquizz-rodgers". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Buccaneers Re-Sign DE Channing Ward To Practice Squad, Cut DT Rodney Coe". November 18, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Scott (November 29, 2016). "Major Wright Returns Amid Week 12 Moves". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Scott (December 27, 2016). "Cam Brate Heads to Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2017.
- ^ "Jaguars Signed DT Rodney Coe To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.com. December 29, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign Five Players To 2017 Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. January 19, 2017.
- ^ Boyle, John (May 9, 2017). "Seahawks Sign DE David Bass, Release Eight Players". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017.
- ^ Boyle, John (July 30, 2017). "Seahawks Place Malik McDowell On Reserve/Did Not Report List; Sign DT Rodney Coe". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Drovetto, Tony (September 2, 2017). "Seahawks Make Three More Trades, Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017.
- ^ "Seahawks re-sign DT Rodney Coe to practice squad". 247Sports.com. October 25, 2017.
- ^ Boyle, John (November 28, 2017). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 12, 2017). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Lions awarded DT Rodney Coe via waivers from Seahawks". DetroitLions.com. December 13, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Detroit Lions tender offers to QB Jake Rudock, WR TJ Joness". Detroit Free Press. March 14, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2020.