Michael Coats Jr. makes Browns' initial 53-man roster

He never played high school football.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Cornerback Michael Coats, who never played high school football and was an undrafted free agent out of West Virginia, ma Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The undrafted cornerback joined Cleveland out of West Virginia in May. Cleveland ruled Coats out with an ankle injury on Aug. 15.

Why it matters: Keeping Coats gives Cleveland a developmental option in the secondary entering the regular season. His college path included East Central Community College, Nevada and West Virginia.

By the numbers: Coats started 12 games for West Virginia in 2025, recording 30 tackles, seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

What to watch: Watch whether Coats is active in Week 1 and how Cleveland deploys him on defense and special teams.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-08-30T23:14:20.629862+00:00

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