Andrew Coker Explained

Andrew Coker (born March 23, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs.

Early life

From Katy, Texas, Coker attended James E. Taylor High School and played football and basketball.^{[1] [2]} He started at offensive lineman for the football team for three seasons, being an honorable mention all-district player as a sophomore, second-team all-district player as a junior and a first-team All-Texas selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football as a senior.^[2] Ranked the 48th-best offensive tackle nationally and the 60th-best player in Texas by 247Sports, Coker committed to play college football for the TCU Horned Frogs after having flipped from the Florida Gators.^{[3] [4]}

College career

Coker redshirted as a true freshman at TCU in 2019, appearing in three games.^[5] He started eight games as a right tackle in 2020 and became a key player in 2021, starting all 12 games while being one of only two on the TCU line to do so that year.^{[6] [7]} He was an important part of the team in 2022, starting all 15 games as they reached the national championship, while being named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference.^{[8] [9]} After returning as a starter for the 2023 season, Coker declared for the 2024 NFL draft.^[10] He received an invite to the East–West Shrine Bowl.^[11]

Professional career

Las Vegas Raiders

Coker signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.^[12] He was also selected by the Birmingham Stallions in the seventh round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.^[13] He was waived on August 27.^[14]

Cincinnati Bengals

On October 22, 2024, Coker was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.^[15]

External links

• TCU Horned Frogs bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: TCU's in a season of change, but Coker and Coleman's basketball rivalry is a constant. Dave Campbell's Texas Football. August 14, 2023. Yates, Carter.
2. Web site: Andrew Coker. TCU Horned Frogs.
3. News: Ex-Florida OL pledge Andrew Coker commits to TCU. The Dallas Morning News. May 26, 2018. Holland, EJ.
4. News: Texas tried, failed to flip OL Coker, a TCU commit. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Newspapers.com. December 21, 2018. B4. Davison, Drew.
5. Web site: TCU 2020 Player Profile: Andrew Coker. 247Sports. June 25, 2020. Clark, Jeremy.
6. News: TCU football's RT Coker has taken strides as a sophomore. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Newspapers.com. October 22, 2021. B1, B6. Davison, Drew.
7. Web site: TCU Football: Coker Nominated For Good Works Team. Sports Illustrated. July 25, 2022. Lewis, Barry.
8. News: TCU OL Andrew Coker declares for 2024 NFL draft. The Dallas Morning News. December 12, 2023.
9. Web site: TCU OL Andrew Coker ready to get the season started. 247Sports. August 24, 2023. Clark, Jeremy.
10. News: NFL draft update: Where are TCU players like Josh Newton, Jared Wiley being projected?. The Dallas Morning News. Love, Ethan. January 17, 2024.
11. Web site: Seven TCU Horned Frogs To Play In College Football All-Star Games. Sports Illustrated. January 23, 2024. Gibbons, Brett.
12. Web site: Raiders announce undrafted free agents. Raiders.com. April 27, 2024.
13. News: 2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick . FoxSports.com . July 17, 2024 . July 19, 2024.
14. Web site: Raiders make moves to bring roster to 53-player limit. Raiders.com. August 27, 2024.
15. Web site: OT Andrew Coker signed; DT Domenique Davis waived. Bengals.com. October 22, 2024.