Jonathan Crompton may be the most polarized player in all of NCAAF much less the Southeastern Conference. The QB for Tennessee has thrown for 21 TDs, which ties him for the SEC lead, and 10 INTs. He also averages 216 Passing yards per game, in a season in which he hasn't broken the 100 passing yard mark in two contests and under 150 in another.
All that being said, and in light of the recent off field issues of the UT football program, I pose this question: Is Jonathan Crompton the kind of on and off field leader to take the Tennessee Volunteers to 9 wins in Lane Kiffin's first year as coach. That would require winning out in the regular season and a bowl win, most likely the Outback bowl against a Big Ten team (Wisconsin?).
Follow up: What does Jonathan Crompton's draft status look like? Erik Ainge who started for three and a half seasons at UT didn't go till late in the 2007 draft. Crompton I think has shown much greater physical ability. His ability to move the pocket, scramble, and a very underrated arm causes me to think he could go in the Fifth round of this year's draft. Obviously the season is far from over, and a lot can still happen. But if Crompton continues to lead the nation's "Toughest conference", amid a Heisman winner and current hopeful (Tim Tebow), in TDs, minimize INTs and pick up the yardage, this guy could play on Sundays.
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I wish I could say that I've watched Crompton play more.
ReplyDeleteHis stats do show the potential to play in the NFL, but I have only personally watched him play one game this season (v. Alabama).
From what I saw in that game, he would be a below-average to average QB in the NFL.