Cornelius Coe

Cornelius Coe (born September 17, 1975) is an American former professional football defensive specialist who played four seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Indiana Firebirds, Las Vegas Gladiators, and Los Angeles Avengers. He played college football at Northern Michigan University. He was also a member of the Peoria Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL) and the Quad City Steamwheelers of the af2.

Early life Coe participated in football and wrestling at William Howard Taft High School in Chicago, Illinois.

College career Coe played college football for the Northern Michigan Wildcats, and was a four-year letterman from 1995 to 1998.

Professional career Coe played for the Peoria Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 1999, earning IFL all-star honors as a special teamer.

Coe played for the Quad City Steamwheelers of the af2 in 2000. He helped the 19–0 Steamwheelers win ArenaCup I. Coe was named af2 Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 169 tackles and also leading with six fumble recoveries. He was tied for third in the af2 with nine interceptions and second with three forced fumbles. He played in all 14 games for the Firebirds in 2001, earning second-team All-Arena and AFL All-Rookie Team honors.

Coe signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators of the AFL on January 16, 2003. He played in one game for the Gladiators but did not record any statistics. He was placed on recallable waivers on February 5, 2003. Coe never played in the AFL again, and was released by the Avengers on November 24, 2004.