During the final 10 weeks before the season kicks off, NoleNation will march through the depth chart to analyze Florida State's top 50 contributors for the 2012 season. From Austin Barron to Vince Williams, we'll review each player's career, evaluate his role in 2012 and project what might be in store down the road.
Quarterback, Redshirt Freshman, 6-foot-5, 232 pounds
Looking back: A versatile high school quarterback, size and athleticism make Jacob Coker a threat. Coker threw for 16 touchdowns as a senior at St. Paul's Episcopal and ran for five more. His arm strength and ability to run with the football make him an intriguing project for FSU's coaches and a tantalizing prospect for fans, but Coker's talents are still raw -- he spent just one season in a pro-style offense in high school -- making him an obvious redshirt in 2011.
Jacob Coker
Quarterback, Redshirt Freshman, 6-foot-5, 232 pounds
Looking back: A versatile high school quarterback, size and athleticism make Jacob Coker a threat. Coker threw for 16 touchdowns as a senior at St. Paul's Episcopal and ran for five more. His arm strength and ability to run with the football make him an intriguing project for FSU's coaches and a tantalizing prospect for fans, but Coker's talents are still raw -- he spent just one season in a pro-style offense in high school -- making him an obvious redshirt in 2011.
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