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Georgia Football: 5 reasons why Jacob Eason will be SEC’s top QB in 2017

By Erich Hilkert

Dec 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball while being pressured by TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen (9) during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball while being pressured by TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen (9) during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georgia football’s Jacob Eason, soon to be a sophomore, will be the SEC’s top quarterback in 2017, and here’s why.

Jacob Eason has a chance to be the SEC’s best quarterback in 2017, even though the competition will be stronger this season.

Some teams are completely unsettled at quarterback. At Florida, the starting quarterback could easily be Luke Del Rio, Feleipe Franks or even potential graduate transfer Malik Zaire, who is not even officially on the team.

Some teams face question marks but at least have a clear-cut starter. While Ole Miss lost Chad Kelly, the highly-recruited Shea Patterson steps in to fill Kelly’s shoes. With Kelly suffering a season-ending torn ACL, Patterson started the last three games of the season.

The teams with quarterbacks returning after a full season as a starter should be in the best shape. Austin Allen, Drew Lock, Jalen Hurts and Jacob Eason should all have strong statistical seasons and in the case of Hurts and Eason, should take a major step forward in 2017. Eason is the better pure passer of the two, but both were the SEC’s only true freshmen quarterbacks to play in every game in 2016.

Jacob Eason will be the SEC’s top dog because Georgia’s line play will be better—it must if the Bulldogs want a successful season. Eason has one of the strongest arms in the country and should see improved play out of his receivers this season. Also, historically, college quarterbacks show major progress during the sophomore season. Eason is likely to follow that trend. Finally, Georgia’s top two running backs should ease the pressure for Eason and open up the passing game.

Here is a closer look at why Jacob Eason will be the SEC’s top dog.

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