 Following the 2006 season, Coker was named to "The Sporting News" Freshman All SEC team and first team Freshman All American.He ended the season with 696 yards on 108 carries and scored 6 total touchdowns, while leading the Vols in rushing.Coker was a starter over Arian Foster in the 2007 season before The University of Tennessee cut Coker for violating their drug policy.