Jonathan Crompton
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| Jonathan Crompton | |
|---|---|
| College | Tennessee |
| Conference | SEC |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | QB |
| Class | Freshman |
| Career | 2005 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | July 25 1987 |
| High School | Tuscola High School, Waynesville, North Carolina |
Jonathan Crompton is an American Football Quarterback for the University of Tennessee. Crompton is a former Parade All-American and was a back up Quarterback to Vols starter Erik Ainge in 2006. While Ainge was injured he deputised as starting Quarterback in losses against LSU and Arkansas. A spring practice injury to Ainge made Crompton the temporary first string Quarterback until Ainge returns.
[edit] High School
Crompton was a Parade All-American at Tuscola High School. In 2003 and 2004 he was the named to the 3A All-State, All-Western and All-Mountain Atheltic Teams, as wella s being two time player of the yaer. In 2004 he threw for 2,423 yardsa and 17 touchdowns on his way to an invite to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, where his performance earned him the "Army of One" award.
Crompton was a five star recruit on Scout.com and the third ranked Quarterback in the 2005 class behing Mark Sanchez and Ryan Perrilloux.[1] Crompton attended work out camps at the University of Tennessee and the University of Georgia before ultimately signing his letter of intent with the Volunteers.
[edit] University
Crompton enrolled at the University of Tennessee in 2005. He redshirted his freshman year before being given playing time in 2006. His first snaps came in Tennessee's season opening blow out of highly ranked California. He did not play again until the fourth quarter of the Vols victory at Memphis.
An injury to starting Quarterback Erik Ainge gave Crompton his first start against LSU. He threw for 183 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Vols 28-24 loss. Crompton posted nearly identical statistics the following week against Arkansas where he threw for 174 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, as the Vols fell 31-14. Ainge's return to face Vanderbilt meant limited play for Crompton as he went 0-4 as the Vols rolled out comfortable winners 39-10. They were Crompton's last snaps of the 2007 season.[2]
Crompton began the Vols 2007 spring practice as one several promising back up Quarterbacks to Ainge but an injury to the starter moved Crompton up in the depth chart for the April sessions. Pending Ainge's recovery from torn meniscus repair, Crompton could be the fill-in starter for the season opener.
