Most four-year starting quarterbacks in college football don’t put together a resume as strong as Ohio State’s Cardale Jones did in only three games last year.
After guiding the Buckeyes to the national championship in the inaugural College Football Playoff, Jones beat out his teammate, Heisman Trophy hopeful J.T. Barrett, in the team’s quarterback competition, per SportsCenter:
The decision wasn’t revealed until Jones took the field for the first snap of Monday’s road game against Virginia Tech.
What started as a three-way derby between Barrett, Jones and Braxton Miller turned into a two-way battle when Miller, a three-year starter, switched to H-back. Jones benefited from the groundwork Barrett laid in 2014 before the latter suffered a fractured ankle in the regular-season finale against Michigan.
But there’s no denying Jones has the superior upside thanks to his unique skill set and physical tools. Listed at 6’5″ and 250 pounds, it comes as no surprise Jones has the stronger arm—which also happens to be perhaps the best of any signal-caller in the country.
In addition to the zip Jones puts on the pigskin, he is uncommonly nimble for his size, evident in the 296 rushing yards he racked up last year in limited action. Sack yardage is included in that stat to boot.
Both Barrett and Jones were exceptional last season, presenting a unique, difficult but enviable dilemma for Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer, as ESPN highlighted:
Amazing as Jones’…
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