toddc 13,194 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 FCS All-American transfer QB Jason Brown is 'waiting for that call' 3 hours ago Jason Brown still can’t really believe it a few days later. Last week he and the Saint Francis Red Flash football team were prepping for a spring season. Brown, the team’s redshirt junior quarterback, was coming off an honorable mention All-American campaign. He wanted to build on the final six games of a 2019 season that saw him pass for 1,878 yards and 20 touchdowns against three interceptions while completing 66 percent of his passes. This would be his second season as the starter, an opportunity for continued growth. Then the word came down: Saint Francis, with almost no warring, canceled its spring football season despite the fact the Northeast Conference would play. “The coaches found out like an hour or two before the players did,” Brown told 247Sports. “The school made that decision without informing any coaches or players about it. The reasoning was to focus on winter sports, which is just weird to me. ... I felt like we weren’t a priority, the football team or any of the other sports weren’t a priority. They were so keyed in on basketball that they didn’t really think about how the other people were effected.” Brown decided to enter the transfer portal a few days later. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Fredericksburg, Virginia native popped up in the portal officially Monday morning. Now, Brown is hoping to find an opportunity to prove himself on the FBS level this fall. “My goal is to jump up to the FBS,” Brown said. “I think I can play there and play exceptionally well. I think I can bring a lot to a team. Just waiting on that call really.” A few have come in already. Arkansas State talked to Brown on Monday, and Brown said he also spoke with a coach from Virginia Tech, who watched his film. Brown, along with his Saint Francis offensive coordinator Marco Pecora, is supposed to speak with Hokies offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen soon. With a big arm and some legitimate NFL tools, Brown is an intriguing option for quarterback-needy teams. Brown is just hoping to find the right fit. “Somewhere that can make me a better player and somewhere I feel wanted, so I’m not a second option,” Brown said. When Brown worked out during an extended offseason, he often did so alongside his high school teammate and good friend EJ Jenkins. A 6-foot-8, 235-pound receiver who caught 39 passes for 779 yards and a school record 13 touchdowns a season ago, Jenkins entered the transfer portal alongside Brown on Monday morning. They’ve known each other since middle school when they played with former Penn State star pass rusher Yetur Gross-Matos at Chancellor High School. Brown said he'd like to continue playing with Jenkins if possible at his next stop. “That’s something we’re very interested in since we’ve been together for so long,” Brown said. “So whichever team does end up offering us, if a team offers both of us, that’ll be one of the top priorities on our list. But we’ve discussed if there’s an opportunity for somebody to go somewhere, one of us is going to have to take that bigger opportunity. … But we’d like to play together still.” Brown had a whirlwind 2020, waiting and waiting to play while watching other teams on TV each Saturday. Now that Saint Francis’ spring season is off the table, he’s looking forward to finding a new home and a fresh start. In terms of a decision timeline, Brown said it depends on what opportunities arise. “It’s how the process goes,” Brown said. “Depending on the fit I’ll make my decision ASAP.” Brown ranked as a three-star recruit in the 2017 class, slotting as the No. 103 pro-style quarterback in the country per the 247Sports Composite. He had FBS interest from a number of programs, including Charlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Bobo has reached out to him and he’s interested so we’ll see where it goes. I thought it was a great story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowebb11 9,320 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Sounds intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 I think we’re giving up too early on CBH and recruiting this year’s class. Seems to me they are finding some possible diamonds in the rough. OT from Texas-4* and a JUCO OT who is the top rated tackle are being recruited too. Also, the Harvard kid is giving us a second look I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin 3,305 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,924 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Can the guy play the 2021 season? It's important to get a QB that can compete immediately, like in Spring camp and push the competition up a few notches. If he's coming and has to sit a year due to transfer, then that helps in the future but not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,270 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just now, keesler said: Can the guy play the 2021 season? It's important to get a QB that can compete immediately, like in Spring camp and push the competition up a few notches. If he's coming and has to sit a year due to transfer, then that helps in the future but not now. He should be able to since he is coming from a lower division. Has good size and completed 66% of his passes last season he played. No idea what kind of throws he was making but regardless that is a pretty good percentage. And if his 6'8" receiver friend wants to come along surely we can find something to do with a guy that size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Freak 2,528 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 A 6'8" receiver sounds intriguing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boisnumber1 2,818 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Looks like he throws pretty well on the run too, which would be a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,912 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Bring him in and let him Davis and Bo compete. No job should be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 So yeah.... this would be a REALLY nice pickup imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, keesler said: Can the guy play the 2021 season? It's important to get a QB that can compete immediately, like in Spring camp and push the competition up a few notches. If he's coming and has to sit a year due to transfer, then that helps in the future but not now. Yes he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKEEL75 2,566 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, keesler said: Can the guy play the 2021 season? It's important to get a QB that can compete immediately, like in Spring camp and push the competition up a few notches. If he's coming and has to sit a year due to transfer, then that helps in the future but not now. I think most transfers are expecting this to be passed: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2913265-ncaa-proposes-1-time-transfer-with-immediate-eligibility-for-athletes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,924 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just now, LKEEL75 said: I think most transfers are expecting this to be passed: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2913265-ncaa-proposes-1-time-transfer-with-immediate-eligibility-for-athletes Well, now the season is officially over the NCAA needs make a final decision with this measure. I hate to think a lot of our players entered the portal thinking this things was already finalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,650 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, AuburnTiger4Life said: So yeah.... this would be a REALLY nice pickup imo. FCS QB is an all-caps "REALLY" nice pickup? Lol okay. He'll be some nice depth. I still prefer Dee over this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Not enough plays on film for me to get a great feel although I am not a fan of his sidearm throwing motion. The coaches know better than I do though. We need bodies. I'm still hoping Davis turns into our version of Russell Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Zeek said: FCS QB is an all-caps "REALLY" nice pickup? Lol okay. He'll be some nice depth. I still prefer Dee over this guy. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Zeek said: FCS QB is an all-caps "REALLY" nice pickup? Lol okay. He'll be some nice depth. I still prefer Dee over this guy. Bro be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony4AU 386 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Since his season was canceled that should give him immediate eligibility wherever he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,650 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, AuburnTiger4Life said: Cool. Neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU80cruiser 1,102 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, Tony4AU said: Since his season was canceled that should give him immediate eligibility wherever he goes. Yes, I see spring ball was canceled. Did it say the fall too? That would be an exception to the usual transfer rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKEEL75 2,566 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, AU80cruiser said: Yes, I see spring ball was canceled. Did it say the fall too? That would be an exception to the usual transfer rule. Their fall season of 2020 was already canceled and pushed to the Spring. Now his specific school is canceling spring ball even though the conference is still a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,075 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, AuburnTiger4Life said: Sounds like he could beat Bo out if BN doesn't step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU80cruiser 1,102 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, LKEEL75 said: Their fall season of 2020 was already canceled and pushed to the Spring. Now his specific school is canceling spring ball even though the conference is still a go. I thought I was reading that wrong because he was Named Preseason All-NEC. Seems weird to do that if you arent having a season. He should have no trouble getting a waiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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