Wide receiver Sammie Coates was drafted out of Auburn University in the 3rd round of the 2015 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Coates saw very little time, but hit the field in the playoffs after Antonio Brown suffered his concussion.
In the game against the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round last year, Coates displayed his big play capability that he showed throughout his college career where he averaged 20.9 yards per reception. In that game, he finished with just two receptions, but for 61 yards.
Heading into this season, the team needed a replacement for the suspended Martavis Bryant, and many people turned their heads to Coates to be the guy to step up.