Coy Wire Biography
Coy Wire is a media personality serving as a news anchor. He anchors daily Bleacher Report segments and contributes across all CNN platforms. He also serves as a host of World Sport on CNN International. Additionally, he appears regularly on CNN programs such as Early Start, New Day, and CNN Newsroom, as well as HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade and Weekend Express with Susan Hendricks.
Coy Wire Age
How old is Coy Wire? Coy is 44 years old. He was born on November 7, 1978, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, United States.
Coy Wire Height
He is 6 feet tall (approximately 1.83m or 183cm). He also weighs 103 kg (227 pounds).
Coy Wire Nationality
Born and raised in the United States of America, Coy is American by nationality.
What ethnicity is Coy Wire? Coy is of German, Irish, Dutch, and Japanese descent.
Coy Wire Education
Where did Coy Wire go to college? Coy went to Stanford University where he earned a Sociology degree with a focus in Philosophy and Religion. He was the first player in modern school history to lead the team in rushing in one year and tackles the following year. Prior to joining college, Coy graduated in 1997 from Cedar Cliff High School, where he set school records in football and wrestling.
Coy Wire Parents
Coy, a native of Camp Hill, Pa., is the son of Rick and Jane Wire. In 1995, his father, Rick, founded Dynamite Sports, a company that guides student-athletes and their families through the recruiting process. His mother, Jane, is a software analyst. She named Coy after the Japanese word for “love”.
Does Coy Wire have siblings? Coy has two siblings a sister named Tiffany, and a brother named Casey who is a PGA certified teaching professional.
Coy Wire Wife
Is Coy Wire Married? Coy is married to Claire Wire. She owns a home design and renovation company and the couple resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Does Coy Wire have kids? Coy has two daughters, Wrenn Annette Wire and Ruby Wire.
Coy Wire CNN 10
Who is Coy Wire on CNN10? Wire is an award-winning journalist, anchoring daily Bleacher Report segments and contributing across all CNN platforms. He joined CNN in 2015 as a full-time sports anchor and correspondent and he appears regularly on CNN programs such as Early Start, New Day, and CNN Newsroom, as well as HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade and Weekend Express with Susan Hendricks. He also serves as a host of World Sport on CNN International.
Wire has hosted several international and domestic travel series, including the award-winning True Tokyo. His work on a broad range of stories can also be seen on CNN Digital. He has also reported from the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, four Olympics (2016 Rio, 2018 PyeongChang, 2020 Tokyo, 2022 Beijing), the annual Army vs. Navy football game, and multiple Masters, Super Bowls, and College Football Playoff National Championship games.
As a former professional athlete, Wire uses his experiences, insight, and contacts every day at CNN. After graduating from Stanford, Wire was drafted into the NFL by the Buffalo Bills in 2002. He was also named Team Captain for both the Buffalo Bills and the Atlanta Falcons during his nine years in the league.
Throughout his NFL career, Wire received several honors including the Ed Block Courage Award, the Buffalo Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year, and Special Teams Player of the Year. He wrote an inspirational book, Change Your Mind, which was published in 2012.
Coy Wire Salary
How much does Coy Wire make? Coy makes an average annual salary of $146,000 from his job on CNN. He also earns additional income from his other sources such as his published books.
Coy Wire Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $10 million as of 2023.
