Two of the highest dual threat quarterbacks in the 2018 class are headed to the SEC. Justin Fields is headed to Georgia and Emory Jones is joining the Florida Gators, after flipping from Ohio State. We compare the two quarterbacks and predict which one will have the better career and who could play sooner.









247 Sports rates Justin Fields as a 5 star prospect, and more specifically, a 0.9998 on their rating scale. Jones is only a 4 star prospect and a 0.9631 on their scale. While both ratings are really high, Fields’ rating puts him in the elite category. When you see the physical tools of Fields, it’s easy to see why.

The two are similar in size. Both players stand around 6’3, but Fields weighs 221 compared to just 196 for Jones. Both are good runners, but Fields is clearly the better runner. ESPN has Fields’ 40 time at 4.51 and Jones’ at 4.77. Fields not only has the advantage in speed, but is a much more powerful runner as well. Fields also does an unbelievable job keeping plays alive and scrambling around in the pocket. Will this translate to the next level? That’s the biggest question.









When it comes to throwing the football, both guys bring a lot to the table. Fields seems to have the stronger arm, but Jones is about as accurate as it gets at the high school level. I was also impressed with Jones’ ability to throw on the move, which will really benefit him well at the next level. If you watch highlights from both quarterbacks, a lot of Fields’ big plays are plays where he scrambles around and throws almost a jump ball that his receiver is able to make a play on. Most of Jones’ big plays come where he rolls out and hits his receivers in stride with perfect passes. You can see his highlights below.

So, which player will have a better career? That’s a tough question. You can’t deny Justin Fields’ upside. He has all the tools to be an elite quarterback. However, I do think Emory Jones is in a better position to start right away at Florida. I see him as a more accurate passer at this point, and with Feleipe Franks’ struggles, he could start on week 1 in 2018. If Fields plays in 2018, I see it as more of a change of pace type role with Jake Fromm already there as an established passer. There’s no denying his athletic ability, so it is going to be hard to keep him off the field. I think both guys chose the right schools and one thing is sure: they are both going to be fun to watch in the coming years.

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