Matt Coates (born July 15, 1991) is Canadian former professional football wide receiver.
Coates played high school football at Markham District High School in Markham, Ontario and was named a two-time Team M.V.P.
[2] He played flag football in a recreational league while working on his apprenticeship in his father's business.
[2] He returned to the Hurricanes after spending one season playing college football in 2012.
[1] Coates was signed to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats's practice roster in September 2013.