Jonathan Crompton
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Jonathan David Crompton (born July 25, 1987) is an American football
quarterback
for the Washington Redskins
the National Football League
. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers
in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Tennessee
.
He has also been a member of the New England Patriots
and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
and played two seasons at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville. Before his junior season, Crompton moved to Waynesville, North Carolina
in 2003 to finish his high school career at Tuscola High School. He was a Parade All-American in his senior season at Tuscola. In 2003 and 2004 he was the named to the 3A All-State, All-Western and All-Mountain Athletic Teams, as well as being two-time player of the year. In 2004 he threw for 2,423 yards and 24 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 by Scout.com
and the third ranked quarterback in the 2005 class behind Mark Sanchez
and Ryan Perrilloux
.
in 2005 and redshirt
ed his freshman year.
In 2006, Crompton saw little action until an injury to starting quarterback Erik Ainge
led to his first significant playing time against LSU
. Replacing Ainge in the second quarter, he threw for 183 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Volunteers' 28–24 loss. The following week was Crompton's first-ever collegiate start versus Arkansas
as the Volunteers lost 31–14. Ainge's return against Vanderbilt
meant limited playing time for Crompton. Crompton finished the season 31-of-66 passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
As a sophomore in 2007, Crompton saw action as a reserve in seven games. He finished the season 7-of-12 passing for 98 yards, two interceptions, and one touchdown. In 2008, Crompton started the first four and the final two games of the season in the midst of what would be Phil Fulmer's last year as the head coach. He finished the season 86-of-167 passing (51.5%) with five interceptions and four touchdowns. He was the starter in wins over Alabama-Birmingham, Kentucky and Vanderbilt.
When Lane Kiffin
was hired as head coach of the Volunteers, he named Crompton the starting quarterback prior to the 2009 season. Crompton, as a senior, finally achieved some measured success in 2009. Crompton lead Tennessee to an upset win over the unranked and 3-2 Georgia
and was named the AT&T
National Player of the Week. Crompton finished the season with 27 touchdown passes, 13 interceptions, and a 58.3% completion percentage.
in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, was re-signed to the Chargers' practice squad the next day, but was released on September 7, 2010.
signed Crompton to their practice squad on November 2, 2010. On January 18, 2011, the Patriots re-signed Crompton to a future contract for the 2011 season. On August 1, he was waived.
. He was cut on September 3, 2011.
signed him to their practice squad on September 4.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
for the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers football
The Tennessee Volunteers football team are an American college football team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville . The NCAA Division I team is also a member of the Southeastern Conference ....
.
He has also been a member of the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
.
Early years
Crompton was raised in Asheville, North CarolinaAsheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. The City is home to the United States National Climatic Data Center , which is the world's largest active...
and played two seasons at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville. Before his junior season, Crompton moved to Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville is a town in and the county seat of Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest town in Haywood County and the largest in Western North Carolina west of Asheville. Waynesville is located about or 50 km southwest of Asheville between the Great Smoky and Blue...
in 2003 to finish his high school career at Tuscola High School. He was a Parade All-American in his senior season at Tuscola. In 2003 and 2004 he was the named to the 3A All-State, All-Western and All-Mountain Athletic Teams, as well as being two-time player of the year. In 2004 he threw for 2,423 yards and 24 touchdowns on his way to an invite to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
U.S. Army All-American Bowl
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a high school football all-star game held in early January in San Antonio, Texas. Currently played in the Alamodome, the game brings 90 of the nation's top high school football players in an East versus West matchup. In addition to the Bowl game, there is the U.S...
, where his performance earned him the "Army of One" award.
Crompton was a five-star recruit by Scout.com
Scout.com
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and the third ranked quarterback in the 2005 class behind Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez
Mark Travis John Sanchez is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the fifth overall selection by the Jets and the second quarterback taken overall...
and Ryan Perrilloux
Ryan Perrilloux
Ryan Anthony Perrilloux is an American football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was signed by the Hartford Colonials as a street free agent in 2010. He played college football at Jacksonville State.He previously played college football for the LSU Tigers...
.
College career
Crompton enrolled at the University of TennesseeUniversity of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
in 2005 and redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
ed his freshman year.
In 2006, Crompton saw little action until an injury to starting quarterback Erik Ainge
Erik Ainge
Erik Douglas Ainge is a retired American football quarterback formerly of the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
led to his first significant playing time against LSU
LSU Tigers football
The LSU Tigers football team, also known as the Fighting Tigers or Bayou Bengals, represents Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in NCAA Division I FBS college football. Current head coach Les Miles has led the team since 2005. Since 1999 when Nick Saban took over as...
. Replacing Ainge in the second quarter, he threw for 183 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Volunteers' 28–24 loss. The following week was Crompton's first-ever collegiate start versus Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks football
The Arkansas Razorbacks football program is a college football team that represents the University of Arkansas. The team is a member of the Southeastern Conference's Western Division, which is in Division I's Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
as the Volunteers lost 31–14. Ainge's return against Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Commodores football
The Vanderbilt Commodores football program is a college football team that represents Vanderbilt University. The team currently competes in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Southeastern Conference...
meant limited playing time for Crompton. Crompton finished the season 31-of-66 passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
As a sophomore in 2007, Crompton saw action as a reserve in seven games. He finished the season 7-of-12 passing for 98 yards, two interceptions, and one touchdown. In 2008, Crompton started the first four and the final two games of the season in the midst of what would be Phil Fulmer's last year as the head coach. He finished the season 86-of-167 passing (51.5%) with five interceptions and four touchdowns. He was the starter in wins over Alabama-Birmingham, Kentucky and Vanderbilt.
When Lane Kiffin
Lane Kiffin
Lane Monte Kiffin is the current head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans college football team. He was previously the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers college football team, the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, and the offensive coordinator for the Trojans...
was hired as head coach of the Volunteers, he named Crompton the starting quarterback prior to the 2009 season. Crompton, as a senior, finally achieved some measured success in 2009. Crompton lead Tennessee to an upset win over the unranked and 3-2 Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
and was named the AT&T
AT&T
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National Player of the Week. Crompton finished the season with 27 touchdown passes, 13 interceptions, and a 58.3% completion percentage.
San Diego Chargers
Crompton was drafted by the San Diego ChargersSan Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, was re-signed to the Chargers' practice squad the next day, but was released on September 7, 2010.
New England Patriots
The New England PatriotsNew England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
signed Crompton to their practice squad on November 2, 2010. On January 18, 2011, the Patriots re-signed Crompton to a future contract for the 2011 season. On August 1, he was waived.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On August 5, 2011, Crompton signed with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. He was cut on September 3, 2011.
Washington Redskins
The Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
signed him to their practice squad on September 4.