He played college football at the University of Miami from 2013 to 2016 and finished his career with the second-most receptions in school's history.
Coley attended Northeast High School in Oakland Park, Florida, where he starred as a wide receiver for ex-NFL running back and former Miami Hurricanes standout Donnell Bennett.
[1] As a senior in 2012, Coley led the Hurricanes to the first round of Class 7A playoffs, while catching 29 passes for 513 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Coley finished his high school career as the top-rated wide receiver in the state of Florida.
As a freshman, Coley played in all 13 games, making six starts at wide receiver, while also serving as the team's primary kick and punt returner.
In the Hurricanes' loss to Virginia Tech in week 9, Coley only caught one pass, but he took it 81 yards for a touchdown, making it his longest career reception.
[4][5] Coley was named a third-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection by the coaches and a 247Sports true freshman All-American.
He remained the deep vertical threat used to stretch defensive coverages, but also became more of an intermediate option to pick up first downs.
In the Hurricanes week 5 matchup against Florida State, Coley was on the receiving end on both of quarterback Brad Kaaya's touchdown passes and piled up 80 yards on seven catches.
Soon after the Hurricanes secured a Russell Athletic Bowl victory, Coley began training for the NFL Draft.
[18] Coley was traded to the Tampa Bay Vipers in exchange for wide receiver Freddie Martino on January 12, 2020.