LaMarcus Darnell Coker (born June 26, 1986) is a former football running back who played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
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| Date of birth | June 26, 1986 |
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| Place of birth | Antioch, Tennessee, United States |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| US college | Hampton Tennessee |
| High school | Antioch High School (TN) |
| Career history | |
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| 2011–2012 | Calgary Stampeders |
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High school
editCoker played high school football at Antioch High School.[1][2] Coker was named the 5A Back of the year following his senior season. Coker concentrated on sprints for the track team, winning the state title in the 200 meter dash as a sophomore and the 100 meter dash as a junior.
College
editLaMarcus Coker enjoyed a successful college football career as a running back at the University of Tennessee and later, at Hampton University.[3][4][5] Coker was named a starting running back at Tennessee during the 2006 season.[6] Coker scored a touchdown on his first college reception, a trick play pass from Lucas Taylor.[7] In addition to being a multi-purpose threat out of the backfield, Coker excelled as a kick returner and special teams gunner.
Following the 2006 season, Coker was named to The Sporting News Freshman All SEC team and first team Freshman All American.[1] He ended the season with 696 yards on 108 carries and scored 6 total touchdowns, while leading the Vols in rushing.[8][9]
Coker was a starter over Arian Foster in the 2007 season before The University of Tennessee dismissed Coker for violating their drug policy.[10]
From 2008–2009, Coker was the featured back in Hampton University's spread offense. In 2009, Coker lead the MEAC in rushing yards with 1,027 yards at season's end, and finished second in all- purpose yards with 1,537 yards.[11] Coker was named first team All-MEAC, and was selected to play in the 8th annual East Coast Bowl and the HBCU Senior Bowl.
In the East Coast Bowl, Coker rushed twelve times for 204 yards and three touchdowns and was named the most valuable player of the game.[12]
Professional career
editAfter playing for the Nashville Storm, a local adult amateur team, Coker was signed to the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in May 2011.[13] On June 22, 2013, Coker was released by the Calgary Stampeders.[14]
References
edit- ^ "LaMarcus Coker, 2005 All Purpose Back, Tennessee". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Rob (July 28, 2004). "VolReport - Lamarcus Coker still getting plenty of attention". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "LaMarcus Coker – Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee's LaMarcus Coker has shot at NFL". AL.com. Associated Press. January 2, 2010. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "NSU, Hampton Renew Battle of the Bay Rivalry this Saturday". Norfolk State University Athletics. October 16, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Coker earns first start". 247Sports. September 25, 2006. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Hollingsworth, Joel (July 26, 2007). "Tennessee Volunteers: Best plays of 2006 tournament, Taylor to Coker or still more Hefney". Rocky Top Talk. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Lamarcus Coker 2006 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "2006 Tennessee Volunteers Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Tennessee dismisses relief tailback LaMarcus Coker". AccessWDUN. November 2, 2007. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "FOUR PIRATES NAMED FIRST TEAM ALL-MEAC". Hampton University Athletics. November 25, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Butterfield, Cornelius (January 18, 2010). "Is Bigger Better In The NFL 2010 Draft?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Stamps sign three running backs". Calgary Stampeders. May 26, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Final Cuts: Recapping Saturday's roster moves". CFL.ca. June 22, 2013. Retrieved March 8, 2024.