Anthony Coyle (American football)

Anthony Coyle (born September 19, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fordham.

Anthony Coyle
No. 68 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-09-19) September 19, 1996
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:Tottenville
(Staten Island, New York)
College:Fordham
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Games played:0
Games started:0

High school career

Coyle attended Tottenville High School in Staten Island. He began his high school career at nose tackle but switched to the offensive line as a junior. Coyle earned the Sal Somma Award as Staten Island's top offensive lineman in 2013.[1]

College career

Coyle played college football at Fordham and played in 48 games. He started 10 games at right tackle as a freshman in 2014 before switching to left tackle as a sophomore and starting 34 games at that position.[2] Coyle earned Phil Steele NCAA FCS Freshman All-America honors and was named to the Second-Team All-Patriot League during his sophomore season.[3] As a junior and senior, he was named to the First Team All-Patriot League. He allowed seven sacks in four years at Fordham.[1]

Professional career

After going undrafted in 2018, Coyle signed as a undrafted free agent to the Houston Texans.[4] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[5] On September 25, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad.[2] Coyle was placed on the practice squad injured list on November 28.[6]

During a preseason game in August 2019, Coyle had two holding penalties.[7] He was released by the Packers on August 31.[8] On November 5, Coyle was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to their practice squad.[9]

Coyle was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the New York Guardians.[9] Coyle served as a starting guard for the Guardians.[3] On April 16, 2020, he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[10]

Personal life

Coyle's twin brother Robert played football at Fairleigh Dickinson.[11] Coyle has a fiancee, Emily, and a son Anthony, born in December 2019.[12]

References
  1. Regina, Nick (April 26, 2018). "Tottenville alum hopes to hear name called at this week's NFL draft". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  2. "Packers sign G Anthony Coyle to practice squad". Packers.com. September 25, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  3. "Former Ram Anthony Coyle Signs with Pittsburgh Steelers". Fordham Rams. April 16, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  4. Risdon, Jeff (April 30, 2018). "Texans undrafted free agent tracker". KHOU. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  5. "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". Houston Texans.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  6. "Packers sign S Eddie Pleasant, release LB Korey Toomer". Packers.com. November 28, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  7. Kruse, Zach (August 23, 2019). "Studs and duds from Packers' preseason loss to Raiders". Packers Wire. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  8. "Green Bay Packers release QB DeShone Kizer, set 53-man roster". Fox 6. August 31, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  9. Regina, Nick (November 7, 2019). "Tottenville alum Anthony Coyle set for another crack at the NFL". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  10. Varley, Teresa (April 16, 2020). "Steelers sign four to add depth". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  11. "Robert Coyle". Fairleigh Dickinson University. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  12. D'Amodio, Joe (April 29, 2020). "Staten Island NFLer Anthony Coyle enjoying virtual workouts with Pittsburgh Steelers in more ways than one". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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