Cardale Jones started the year as Ohio State's third-string quarterback.

After leading the Buckeyes to a national championship, he's pondering whether to head to the NFL.

A third-year sophomore, Jones is eligible to enter the draft. It's now a feasible option after the way he played in the final three games of the season, and since there's no guarantee he'll be the Buckeyes starter next season.

Jones was MVP of the Big Ten championship game, a 59-0 rout of Wisconsin in his first college start. He then led the Buckeyes to wins over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl and Oregon in Monday night's national championship game.

Asked about the NFL, Jones says "it's definitely a 'who knows' right now.'" But he says his top priority is getting his degree.

 

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