Jay Barker Biography

Jay Barker is the pride of Birmingham, Alabama, having led his home state Crimson Tide to an NCAA National Championship in 1992 and winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1994.  During his time at the University of Alabama he posted an impressive 35-2-1 record at the quarterback position, which set the sate for an successful career in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers.  He’s also go on to play for both the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League and Birmingham Thunderbolts in the XFL.  After his career in football came to an end in 2001 he joined the ESPN Radio team and also began contributing football commentary to sports radio stations in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.  In addition to those duties he also serves as a co-host for the Opening Drive program on WJOX.  As the husband of country music superstar Sara Evans, he enjoys traveling the country to hear his wife sing and perform at venues for thousands of fans.

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