Damonte Coxie (born November 28, 1996) is a professional

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of the

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(CFL).

University career

After using a redshirt season in 2016, Coxie played

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for the

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from 2017 to 2020. He played in 43 games where he had 185 receptions for 2,948 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the

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, Coxie had a tryout with the

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, but was not signed. Following a year in which he did not play football, Coxie was signed by the

on January 24, 2022. He spent training camp with the team in

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and was added to the team's practice roster prior to the start of the regular season. After the team's receiving corps was beset by injuries, Coxie made his professional debut on July 31, 2022, against the

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. He made his first career reception in his second game, on August 20, 2022, against the

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Personal life

Coxie was born to parents Monte Weathers and Donald Coxie. His father, Donald, was killed in a car accident was Coxie was seven years old.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Coxie, Damonte 1996 births Living people American football wide receivers Canadian football wide receivers Memphis Tigers football players Players of American football from Louisiana Players of Canadian football from Louisiana People from St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Toronto Argonauts players