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GN draft decisions: Alabama QB Jake Coker

Jake Coker started for just one season in his college career, but he made the most of that season, helping lead Alabama to the 2015 national championship.

Now comes the next stage of his career: proving he belongs in the NFL.

Gridironnow’s Amanda Borges looks at the pros and cons of Coker as an NFL quarterback.

Coker certainly looks the part, at 6 feet 5 and 236 pounds. He has a nice-looking delivery and a good arm, and he showed frequently during the season that he is a better athlete than expected.