Nate Coggins

Nate Coggins (born September 25, 1978) is a former Arena Football League defensive specialist. He played for the Georgia Force (2005–2006), the Austin Wranglers and the Columbus Destroyers (2008 season).

High school years Coggins attended North Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Georgia and was a letterman in football, wrestling, and baseball. In football, he was named the Team's Most Valuable Player, received the Golden Helmet Award, and won All-City honors and All-Metro honors. In wrestling, he won All-City and All-Metro honors. He graduated from North Atlanta High School in 1997.

College years Coggins attended the University of West Georgia and was a letterman in football. In football, he was a three-time All-Gulf South Conference selection, a two-time All-American, and was named the Gulf South Conference's Defensive Player of the Year as a junior.