Quarterback Jacob Coker Signs with Alabama

Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced Sunday that quarterback Jake Coker has signed with the Crimson Tide and projects to be eligible to play this fall. Coker, a native of Mobile, Ala., is expected to enroll at Alabama this summer after he completes his undergraduate degree at Florida State.

“We think a lot of Jake and we are excited to have him join our team,” said Saban. “He is not only an outstanding football player, but he is also a fine young man who we feel will be a great fit with our program at Alabama.”

Coker played in seven games last year at FSU as the back-up to Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston. He saw action in four games as in 2012 and redshirted in 2011. Coker originally signed with FSU after leading St. Paul’s Episcopal to the state playoffs and a 10-2 record as a senior. He was also a standout basketball player who earned all-state recognition, averaging 21.9 points per game as a senior.

“I was very impressed with everything on my visit to Tuscaloosa,” said Coker. “I feel very comfortable with the coaches and the players, and I’m looking forward to getting started at Alabama and competing. I also want to thank my coaches and teammates at Florida State. I had a great experience there and I’m excited to build on that at Alabama.”