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Top 5 Destinations For Cardale Jones Next Season

Top 5 Destinations For Cardale Jones Next Season

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After Ohio State was brought to their third-string quarterback on the season, everyone thought they were doomed. However, Cardale Jones entered and really impressed. Winning a national championship will do that for you. Since Heisman candidate J.T. Barrett still has two, maybe three years left at the school, Jones would be better served transferring somewhere he can start. Here are five potential destinations.

5. Michigan

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5. Michigan

Michigan v Northwestern
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Well, this move would sure make waves. Imagine if the quarterback went from the Buckeyes' to the rival Wolverines. Don't put it past new coach Jim Harbaugh to try and lure Jones away from Ohio State. With some more top recruits coming in, Jones could make them Big Ten contenders quickly.

4. UCLA

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4. UCLA

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The Bruins are losing Brett Hundley this offseason, so they're in need of a quarterback. They run a pro style offense similar to the Buckeyes' offense, so the transition wouldn't be an uncomfortable one. Why not get out of the weather in Columbus, Ohio and move to southern California?

3. LSU

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3. LSU

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The Tigers haven't been at the elite level they're used to in a couple years. LSU is used to having a gigantic quarterback who can get the job done (even if that guy didn't pan out in the NFL). With some skilled position players around him, Jones could put up big numbers in Baton Rouge.

2. Florida State

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2. Florida State

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The Seminoles are losing Jameis Winston this offseason and there are very few quarterbacks in the country that would be able to make as big an impact next season as Jones. He could step in and be the starter from day one and keep Florida State rolling the way they have been in recent years.

1. Florida

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1. Florida

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The Gators should be on the upswing in the near future and Gainesville has to be an attractive destination to Jones. He has the rare chance to resurrect a storied football program and it has to be hard to pass that up. Watch for the Gators to make a major push for the signal caller.

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