Coen Ali is a 6'2", 205-pound defensive back for Central Michigan who transferred from Saddleback Junior College. The Anaheim, California native and Esperanza High School graduate enrolled with the Chippewas in January 2026. At Saddleback in 2025, Ali appeared in 10 games as a true freshman safety, recording 22.0 total tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and two pass breakups. His best performance came against El Camino on November 8, when he intercepted a pass, returned it 27 yards, and made two tackles including one for loss. Ali intends to major in Psychology.