Alabama isn’t lacking depth at quarterback, but head coach Nick Saban decided to extend a young signal caller the opportunity to enter the University of Alabama as a preferred walk-on. Seth Franks, a native of Brookwood, Ala., is a pro-style quarterback and a two-star prospect according to 247 sports and Rivals.com. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Franks accepted Alabama’s invitation on Wednesday. He will join a five-man quarterback rotation, headlined by senior Jake Coker.

Franks started his high school career at Brookwood, but really blossomed during his senior season at Tuscaloosa County. He threw for a little more than 2,000 passing yards with 20 touchdowns and four interceptions in 2014. According to Rivals.com, Jacksonville State was among the few schools to offer Franks a scholarship.

Prior to Wednesday’s news, Franks attended the Birmingham Nike Football Training Camp on Mar. 30, 2014. He was listed as an honorable mention 7A All-State Player in 2014, according to the American Sports Writers Association.

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.