Former Clemson QB lands with Gamecocks ... not those Gamecocks

Former Clemson quarterback Zerrick Cooper is transferring to play football for the Gamecocks, just not the Gamecocks in South Carolina.

Cooper announced on Twitter Tuesday evening that he will continue his career at Jacksonville State, an FCS program in Alabama.

Cooper will be eligible to play immediately.

He served as a backup to Kelly Bryant this past season, alongside Hunter Johnson.

The Georgia native played in seven games in 2017, completing 25 of 41 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 18 yards.

Cooper was rated as a four-star prospect coming out of high school and chose the Tigers over offers from Miami, Ohio State, Virginia Tech and others.

This story was originally published January 23, 2018 at 6:12 PM with the headline "Former Clemson QB lands with Gamecocks ... not those Gamecocks."