COLUMBUS, Ohio - Shortly after unexpectedly leading Ohio State to a national title, Cardale Jones had a press conference at Glenville to announce whether he'd return to college or go to the NFL.

Some thought his idea to remain a Buckeye was the wrong choice. Yes, it's still weird to say that out loud considering what Jones was in early November.

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But in three starts - and three monumental wins - Jones went from a reserve quarterback who was supposed to never see the field at Ohio State to a Buckeye legend. And he became a bonafide NFL prospect.

Though he's still raw - remember, he's only started three games - NFL Draft analysts fell in love with his 6-foot-5, 250-pound frame, his rocket arm and, perhaps most importantly, the intangible of being able to excel despite being thrown into a situation many wouldn't be able to handle.

What's funny now is that Jones may not even start for the Buckeyes next year, but that may not impact how the NFL sees him a year from now.

And what kind of NFL player will Jones be?

Better than Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel?

Manziel's college experience was much different at Texas A&M, a time during which he won the Heisman Trophy and was perhaps the most electric player in college football for two years.

The Browns took him in the first round, but his rookie season in 2014 didn't go as planned. He sat behind Brian Hoyer for much of the year, and when he finally did get his chance he looked unprepared and overmatched in his NFL starting debut. And Manziel recently checked into an inpatient rehabilitation center for a possible dependance on alcohol.

Both Jones' and Manziel's stories aren't fully written yet.

But with the information we have now, which player do you think will have a more successful NFL career when it's all said and done?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.