Coy Wire

Coy Wire has transitioned from a nine-year NFL career to an award-winning sports anchor and correspondent for CNN, bringing his firsthand experience and insight to global audiences. After being drafted in the third round (97th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in the 2002 NFL Draft, Coy Wire embarked on a distinguished nine-year professional football career. He immediately made an impact as a rookie, starting 15 games at strong safety. Wire spent six seasons with the Buffalo Bills from 2002 to 2007, where he was recognized with several honors, including Team Captain, the Buffalo Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year, and Special Teams Player of the Year awards.

Expanding his on-screen repertoire, Wire hosted the international travel series ‘True Tokyo’ in 2018, showcasing cultural insights beyond the sports world. Further solidifying his role as a versatile broadcast journalist, Wire began anchoring CNN 10 in 2022, a student-oriented news program that reaches a substantial educational audience daily. His ability to distill complex sports narratives and current events into engaging content has made him a valued voice across various demographics. As a leading sports anchor and correspondent, Coy Wire continues to leverage his unique background as a former professional athlete to deliver insightful and authoritative coverage across all CNN and HLN networks, maintaining his status as a highly sought-after talent.