Former North Carolina A&T quarterback Alston Hooker will be wearing the Orange and Green of FAMU next fall.
Hooker was announced as a signee by Florida A&M on Wednesday, the start of the spring national signing day.
Brother of Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker and son of North Carolina A&T legend Al Hooker , Alston Hooker was one of four quarterbacks on the roster when the 2023 season started. The redshirt sophomore saw limited action this fall, playing only in the season finale. He completed 11 of 15 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown — all career highs.
“I’ve celebrated the Blue and Gold, screamed Aggie Pride and cherished the interlock of A&T my whole life,” Alston wrote in his transfer announcement. “It has been a dream come true to study engineering here and play on the field where my dad and uncle played. I’ve grown a lot during my tenure and I’m grateful for the time I’ve spent here. With that said I am entering the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility to explore other opportunities. I am so thankful to the Aggie family for all the love and support you have shown me during my time on campus. To my teammates who selflessly wear the Aggie brand with pride I want to say thank you for the love and the laughs we had during my time here. I will miss you the most but know I am just leaving the house not the family.”
Hooker was one of three North Carolina A&T quarterbacks to hit the transfer portal after the season. Eli Brickhandler landed at Houston Baptist while Zach Yeager is headed to Howard University.
FAMU will be looking for a quarterback to replace Jeremy Moussa , who was named SWAC Offensive Player of The Year.