Mike Viti
| Miami Hurricanes | |
|---|---|
| Title | Tight ends coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 14, 1985 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Position | Running back |
| High school | Berwick (Columbia County, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Army (2004–2007) |
| NFL draft | 2008: undrafted |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Coaching | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
Michael Allan Viti, Jr. (born October 14, 1985) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the tight ends coach for the Miami Hurricanes. He played college football for the Army Black Knights as a running back.
Early life
Michael Allan Viti, Jr. was born on October 14, 1985.[1] He played high school football at Berwick Area Senior High School in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.[1]
College career
Viti was a four-year letterman for the Army Black Knights from 2004 to 2007.[1] He recorded career totals of 91 carries for 321 yards and three touchdowns, and 30 receptions for 198 yards.[2]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Viti signed with the Buffalo Bills on May 2, 2008.[1] He was released on July 1, 2008.[1] During the War in Afghanistan, he was a platoon leader in a combat zone.[3][4]
Coaching career
Viti was the fullbacks coach for the Army Black Knights from 2016 to 2021, and the offensive line coach from 2022 to 2025.[4] He was also the associate head coach in 2025.[5]
In March 2026, Viti became the Miami Hurricanes' tight ends coach.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Mike Viti". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ "Mike Viti". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Konopki, Dave (May 29, 2011). "A Bulldog in Afghanistan". Press Enterprise. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c McPherson, Jordan (March 3, 2026). "What to know about Hurricanes' new tight ends coach, with one hire left to make". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ McMillan, Ken (March 3, 2026). "Army football assistant coach Mike Viti bound for Miami, per reports". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved March 5, 2026.