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Jack Christopher Coan (born December 8, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Wisconsin and Notre Dame.
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Early life and college
[edit]Born in Sayville, New York, Coan went to Sayville High School, and in 2017 he decided to commit to the University of Wisconsin to play football. After three seasons Coan was finally the starter for Wisconsin, before suffering an injury that sidelined him for the whole of the 2020 season. He would announce his transfer as a graduate student to the University of Notre Dame, where he was subsequently named the starting quarterback. He would enter the 2022 NFL draft the following year.
College statistics
[edit]| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | |
| Wisconsin Badgers | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 5 | 100.0 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 160.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2–1 | 56 | 93 | 60.2 | 515 | 5.5 | 5 | 3 | 118.0 | 20 | −33 | −1.7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | 10–4 | 236 | 339 | 69.6 | 2,727 | 8.0 | 18 | 5 | 151.8 | 56 | 22 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 2020 | Medical Redshirt | ||||||||||||||
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 11–2 | 253 | 386 | 65.5 | 3,150 | 8.2 | 25 | 7 | 151.8 | 57 | −100 | −1.8 | 2 |
| Career[1] | 35 | 30 | 23–7 | 550 | 823 | 66.8 | 6,428 | 7.8 | 48 | 15 | 148.0 | 133 | –111 | –0.8 | 7 |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m) |
218 lb (99 kg) |
31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.90 s | 1.67 s | 2.80 s | 4.39 s | 6.95 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) | ||
| All values from NFL Combine[2][3] | ||||||||||||
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]Coan signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.[4] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[5]
San Antonio Brahmas
[edit]On November 17, 2022, Coan was picked up by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL after the 2023 XFL draft.[6] He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024.[7]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]On March 15, 2024, Coan signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[8]
Professional career statistics
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | League | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2023 | XFL | SA | 8 | 7 | 2–5 | 150 | 242 | 62.0 | 1,403 | 5.8 | 6 | 6 | 75.8 | 26 | 108 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 2024 | CFL | SSK | 18 | 0 | 0-0 | 10 | 21 | 47.6 | 100 | 4.8 | 1 | 0 | 77.5 | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 2025 | CFL | SSK | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jack Coan". sports-reference.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ "Jack Coan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jack Coan, Notre Dame, QB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Stankevitz, JJ (May 13, 2022). "Colts Sign Four 2022 NFL Draft Picks, 22 Undrafted Free Agents". Colts.com.
- ^ "Colts Announce Final 2022 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ Luca, Greg (November 17, 2022). "Former UTSA kicker Duplessis selected in XFL draft". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Roster". www.theufl.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
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[edit]Jack Coan
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Family and background
Jack Coan was born on December 8, 1998, in Sayville, New York.[6] He grew up in a family with strong ties to Notre Dame, influenced heavily by his father, Mike Coan, a devoted fan of the university. Mike's enthusiasm for Notre Dame was evident in family traditions and connections, including four uncles who each bore Notre Dame tattoos as a symbol of their allegiance.[7] Coan's mother, Donna Coan, played a pivotal role in fostering family support and values centered on uplifting others, which shaped his approach to teamwork and resilience.[5][8] From an early age, Coan's sports interests were drawn to lacrosse, a sport prominent on Long Island where talent often attracted top college programs. As a high school freshman at Sayville High School, he verbally committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame, driven by the family's longstanding affinity for the school and the region's reputation for producing elite lax players.[9][10] However, following his sophomore year, Coan shifted his focus to football, a decision influenced by his high school coach, Rob Hoss, who recognized his potential as a quarterback and encouraged him to pursue it over lacrosse. This pivot was also motivated by the family's pride in Notre Dame's storied football heritage, though Coan ultimately committed to Wisconsin for the gridiron.[11][12]High school career
Jack Coan attended Sayville High School in West Sayville, New York, where he played quarterback for the Golden Flashes football team.[13] He appeared on the varsity roster for multiple seasons, emerging as the primary leader during key games in his junior and senior years, including a performance of 14 completions for 186 yards and four touchdowns against West Babylon in 2016, during which he set Long Island career records for passing yards (7,811) and passing touchdowns (101).[14] Over his high school career (2013–2016), Coan amassed 9,787 passing yards and 132 passing touchdowns.[15][16] Coan's senior season in 2016 was particularly standout, earning him first-team all-area, all-county, all-conference, and all-region honors, as well as recognition as the most outstanding quarterback in Suffolk County.[17] He was unanimously selected as the winner of the Hansen Award for Suffolk County Player of the Year and also received the Boomer Esiason Award.[16] Additionally, Coan was named the Gatorade New York State Football Player of the Year, the first recipient from Sayville High School, highlighting his on-field excellence and community involvement.[18] At the time, he measured 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighed 190 pounds, and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.96 seconds.[13] In recruitment, Coan initially committed to Notre Dame to play lacrosse, motivated in part by his family's longstanding connections to the university.[9] He later decommitted to pursue football opportunities, receiving scholarship offers from multiple programs before committing to the University of Wisconsin in January 2017 as a three-star pro-style quarterback recruit, ranked No. 3 in New York by 247Sports.[19][20]College career
University of Wisconsin
Jack Coan enrolled early at the University of Wisconsin in January 2017 as a true freshman, allowing him to participate in spring practices and begin adapting to the program's pro-style offense.[21] During his freshman season, he appeared in six games, primarily in limited action behind starter Alex Hornibrook.[22] In 2018, Coan served as the primary backup to Hornibrook, stepping in for several starts due to injuries, including games against Northwestern, Penn State, and the Pinstripe Bowl, where he burned his redshirt eligibility.[23][24] Coan earned the starting quarterback role heading into the 2019 season after outperforming competitors in training camp, marking his transition from a developmental backup to the team's unquestioned leader.[25] He started all 14 games that year, guiding the Badgers to an 11-4 record, a Big Ten Championship game appearance, and a berth in the Rose Bowl.[22] During this period, Coan set a Wisconsin single-season record for pass completions, demonstrating significant growth in his command of the offense.[22] The 2020 season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shortened the schedule and affected team preparations. Coan, entering as the incumbent starter, suffered a broken foot in preseason camp and did not appear in any games as the Badgers finished with a 4-3 record.[26] Following the season, he announced his intention to transfer as a graduate student, concluding his Wisconsin tenure.[27] Throughout his time with the Badgers, Coan was praised by coaches and teammates for his accuracy, poise under pressure, and sound decision-making, attributes that solidified his reputation as a reliable field general.[12][28]University of Notre Dame
In January 2021, Jack Coan announced his decision to transfer to the University of Notre Dame as a graduate student with one season of eligibility remaining, marking the first such quarterback addition for the program since implementing the graduate transfer process in 2014.[29] He enrolled for the spring semester that year, bringing experience from four seasons at Wisconsin where he had started 18 games.[5] Following a competitive preseason battle, head coach Brian Kelly named Coan the starting quarterback on August 14, 2021, selecting him over sophomores Tyler Buchner and Drew Pyne due to his veteran presence in the offense.[30] Coan started all 13 games during the 2021 season, serving as the primary leader of Notre Dame's offense within Brian Kelly's system and steering the team to an 11-1 regular season record that earned a No. 5 national ranking and a College Football Playoff at-large berth.[2] His debut against Florida State saw him throw for 366 passing yards and four touchdowns, establishing a program record for yards in a season opener while contributing to a 41-38 overtime victory.[31] Other standout moments included a 21-yard rushing touchdown against North Carolina, showcasing his mobility in a 44-34 win, and navigating challenges from injuries to key teammates such as wide receiver Joe Wilkins Jr., who missed the remainder of the season after a knee injury in October.[32][33] Coan reached career highs in passing yards and touchdowns over the course of the year, including a record-setting performance in the Fiesta Bowl where he threw for 509 yards on 68 attempts and five touchdowns, tying a bowl record despite a 37-35 loss to Oklahoma State.[34] As a one-year bridge quarterback between departing starter Ian Book and emerging underclassmen like Buchner and Pyne, Coan provided stability and leadership to a transitioning roster, earning praise for his composure under pressure.[35] His prior starting experience at Wisconsin enabled him to adapt quickly, reflected in an 88.2 PFF passing grade that highlighted his efficiency and decision-making throughout the season.[35]Career statistics
College
Jack Coan appeared in 38 games over his college career, with 31 starts (18 at the University of Wisconsin from 2018–2019 and 13 at the University of Notre Dame in 2021).[3] His combined passing statistics include 550 completions on 823 attempts for 6,428 yards, 48 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions, while his rushing totals were 137 attempts for -76 yards and 6 touchdowns.[3][22] These figures reflect his performance primarily as a pocket passer, with limited rushing involvement.[3]| Year | School | Games Played | Starts | Passing Comp/Att | Pct | Passing Yds | Passing TD | Passing INT | Rushing Att | Rushing Yds | Rushing TD | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wisconsin | 6 | 0 | 5/5 | 100.0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.5 |
| 2018 | Wisconsin | 5 | 4 | 56/93 | 60.2 | 515 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 118.0 |
| 2019 | Wisconsin | 14 | 14 | 236/339 | 69.6 | 2,727 | 18 | 5 | 56 | 22 | 4 | 151.8 |
| 2020 | Wisconsin | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | Notre Dame | 13 | 13 | 253/386 | 65.5 | 3,150 | 25 | 7 | 57 | -100 | 2 | 151.8 |
| Career | 38 | 31 | 550/823 | 66.8 | 6,428 | 48 | 15 | 137 | -76 | 6 | 148.0 |
Professional
Jack Coan's professional career statistics reflect his roles primarily as a backup quarterback and short-yardage specialist across the NFL, XFL, and CFL, with limited playing time yielding modest output through the 2025 season, including playoffs where he did not appear. The Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 2025 Grey Cup 25-17 over the Montreal Alouettes on November 16, 2025.[43][44] His overall totals include 170 completions on 283 attempts for 1,609 passing yards, 7 passing touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, alongside 42 rushing attempts for 162 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns.[43] Time spent on the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad in 2022 produced no statistical contributions.[45]Passing Statistics
| League | Year | Team | Games Played | Completions/Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions | Passer Rating | Yards per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFL | 2023 | San Antonio Brahmas | 8 | 158/254 | 1,471 | 6 | 6 | 76.1 | 183.9 |
| CFL | 2024 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 1 | 10/21 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| CFL | 2025 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 5 | 2/8 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 46.9 | 7.6 |
| Career Totals | - | - | 14 | 170/283 | 1,609 | 7 | 6 | - | - |
Rushing Statistics
| League | Year | Team | Games Played | Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Yards per Carry | Longest Rush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFL | 2023 | San Antonio Brahmas | 8 | 26 | 108 | 0 | 4.2 | - |
| CFL | 2024 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 4.7 | - |
| CFL | 2025 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 5 | 13 | 40 | 3 | 3.1 | 14 |
| Career Totals | - | - | 14 | 42 | 162 | 3 | 3.9 | - |