Jonathan Crompton

{{Short description|American gridiron football player and coach (born 1987)}}

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{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Jonathan Crompton

| image = Jonathan crompton Alouette 3.JPG

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| caption = Crompton with the Montreal Alouettes in 2015

| number = 8, 7, 3, 14, 18

| position = Quarterback

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|07|25}}

| birth_place = Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.

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| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lbs = 222

| high_school = Tuscola {{nowrap|(Waynesville, North Carolina)}}

| college = Tennessee (2005–2009)

| draftyear = 2010

| draftround = 5

| draftpick = 168

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| pastcoaching =

| pfr = CromJo00

| cfl-archive = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117215005/http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/6121

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Jonathan David Crompton (born July 25, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. After being selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft. Crompton was briefly a member of the NFL's New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Redskins. In addition, he played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. On March 27, 2023, he was named head coach of his former high school Tuscola in Waynesville, North Carolina.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Joel |date=March 27, 2023 |title=Tuscola hires alumni, former NFL QB Jonathan Crompton as head football coach |url=https://www.highschoolot.com/tuscola-hires-alumni-former-nfl-qb-jonathan-crompton-as-head-football-coach/20783410/ |access-date=July 16, 2023 |website=highschoolot.com}}

Early life

Crompton was raised in Asheville, North Carolina, and played two seasons of football at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville. Before his junior season, Crompton moved to Waynesville, North Carolina in 2003 to finish his high school career at Tuscola High School.{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Giles |date=December 23, 2009 |title=Tuscola produces two division I quarterbacks in five years |url=https://smokymountainnews.com/news/item/1351-tuscola-produces-two-division-i-quarterbacks-in-five-years |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=Smoky Mountain News}} He was a Parade All-American in his senior season for the Tuscola Mountaineers. In 2003 and 2004, he was the named to the 3A All-State, All-Western and All-Mountain Athletic Teams, as well as being two-time player of the year. In 2004, he threw for 2,423 yards and 24 touchdowns on his way to an invite to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, where his performance earned him the "Army of One" award.{{Cite web |last=Safrit |first=Miller |date=October 24, 2004 |title=Crompton an East Team All-American |url=https://247sports.com/college/football/recruiting/Article/Crompton-an-East-Team-All-American-104135566 |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=ScoutFootball.com |language=en-US}}

Crompton was a five-star recruit by Scout.com and the third ranked quarterback in the class of 2005 behind Mark Sanchez and Ryan Perrilloux.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton profile |url=http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=6&p=8&c=1&nid=751287 |access-date=November 8, 2010 |website=Scout.com}}

College career

File:Jonathan David Crompton.jpg's 2008 rivalry game against Pisgah with his family]]

=2005 season=

In 2005, Crompton enrolled at the University of Tennessee to play college football under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He redshirted his freshman year.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton, 2005 Pro-style quarterback |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2005/jonathan-crompton-12421 |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=Rivals.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2006 |title=Vols name redshirt freshman Crompton starting QB |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2655810 |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}

=2006 season=

In 2006, Crompton saw little action until an injury to starting quarterback Erik Ainge led to his first significant playing time against #13 LSU. Replacing Ainge in the second quarter, he threw for 183 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the Volunteers' 28–24 loss at Neyland Stadium.{{Cite web |title=LSU at Tennessee Box Score, November 4, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-04-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} The following week was Crompton's first-ever collegiate start against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Croptom would go 16-of-34 for 174 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception as the Volunteers lost 31–14.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee at Arkansas Box Score, November 11, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-11-arkansas.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} Ainge's return against Vanderbilt meant limited playing time for Crompton. Crompton finished the season 31-of-66 passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-crompton-1/gamelog/2006 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}}

=2007 season=

As a sophomore in 2007, Crompton saw action as a reserve in seven games. He threw his lone touchdown of the season, a 49-yard pass to wide receiver Kenny O'Neal, in a 59–7 home victory over Louisiana-Lafayette.{{Cite web |title=Louisiana-Lafayette at Tennessee Box Score, November 3, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-03-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}}{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2007 |title=No. 24 Vols Thump La.-Lafayette 59-7 |url=https://newsok.com/article/3163617/no-24-vols-thump-la-lafayette-59-7 |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=NewsOK.com |language=en-US}} He finished the season 7-of-12 passing for 98 yards, two interceptions, and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-crompton-1/gamelog/2007 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}}

=2008 season=

In 2008, Crompton started the first four and the final two games of the season in the midst of what would be head coach Phillip Fulmer's last season with the Volunteers. He was the starter in wins over Alabama-Birmingham,{{Cite web |title=UAB at Tennessee Box Score, September 13, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-13-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} Kentucky,{{Cite web |title=Kentucky at Tennessee Box Score, November 29, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-29-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} and Vanderbilt;{{Cite web |title=Tennessee at Vanderbilt Box Score, November 22, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-11-22-vanderbilt.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} however, his erratic play within the offensive scheme of newly hired offensive coordinator Dave Clawson contributed to a poor season for Tennessee, where they went 5–6 and missed a bowl game, and the subsequent firing of Fulmer.{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Chris |date=November 3, 2008 |title=Fulmer to step aside as Tennessee coach |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3679810 |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He finished the season 86-of-167 passing (51.5%) with five interceptions and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-crompton-1/gamelog/2008 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}}

=2009 season=

When Lane Kiffin was hired as head coach of the Volunteers, he named Crompton the starting quarterback prior to the 2009 season.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2008 |title=Kiffin named 21st coach in Tennessee's history |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3737218 |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Chris |date=August 25, 2009 |title=Kiffin names senior Crompton Vols starter at QB |url=https://africa.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4420565 |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In Kiffin's first game as the Volunteers' head coach, Crompton had a great outing with 233 passing yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in the 63–7 home victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2009 |title=Vols Crush WKU in Kiffin's Debut as Crompton Throws 5 TDs |url=https://utsports.com/story.aspx?filename=Vols_Crush_WKU_in_Kiffin_s_Debut_as_Crompton_Throws_5_TDs&file_date=9/5/2009&simple=True |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=Tennessee Volunteers Athletics |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Western Kentucky at Tennessee Box Score, September 5, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} Crompton led Tennessee to an upset 45–19 home rout of the Georgia Bulldogs{{Cite web |title=Georgia at Tennessee Box Score, October 10, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-10-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} and was named the AT&T National Player of the Week. In a game at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, against undefeated, top-ranked, and eventual national champion Alabama, Crompton's passing had Tennessee in position for a game-winning field goal in the final seconds, only to see the kick blocked by Terrence Cody as the Crimson Tide escaped with a 12–10 win.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee at Alabama Box Score, October 24, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-24-alabama.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}}{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2009 |title=Cody blocks FG on final play to save perfect season for Bama |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=292970333 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818182908/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=292970333 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Crompton won five of his last seven starts in the regular season before the Vols lost 37–14 to Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-a Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Chick-fil-A Bowl - Virginia Tech vs Tennessee Box Score, December 31, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-12-31-tennessee.html |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}} Crompton finished the season with 2,800 passing yards, 27 touchdown passes, 13 interceptions, and a 58.3% completion percentage.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-crompton-1/gamelog/2009 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=Sports Reference}}

=College statistics=

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2005Tennesseecolspan="12"| File:Redshirt.svg Redshirted
2006Tennessee316647.04016.142111.916181.10
2007Tennessee71258.3978.112120.44−9−2.30
2008Tennessee8616751.58895.34598.137270.72
2009Tennessee22438458.32,8007.32713136.044−52−1.21
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34862955.34,1876.73622123.1101−16−0.23

Professional career

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| note = All values from Tennessee Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=57041&DraftYear=2010 |access-date=September 10, 2016 |publisher=nfldraftscout.com}}

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=San Diego Chargers=

Crompton was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round with the 168th overall pick of the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=August 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, was re-signed to the Chargers' practice squad the next day, but was released on September 7, 2010.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2010 |title=Chargers cut 3rd-string QB Crompton, Reed |url=http://newsok.com/chargers-cut-3rd-string-qb-crompton-reed/article/feed/188192 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=NewsOK |agency=Associated Press}}

=New England Patriots=

The New England Patriots signed Crompton to their practice squad on November 2, 2010.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2010 |title=Patriots sign QB Jonathan Crompton and DL Lorenzo Washington practice squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-qb-jonathan-crompton-and-dl-lorenzo-washington-practice-squ-114941 |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=www.patriots.com |language=en-US}} On January 18, 2011, the Patriots re-signed Crompton to a future contract for the 2011 season. On August 1, he was waived by the team.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=August 2011 |title=Crompton to be let go; reps for Mallett |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4698970/crompton-to-be-waived-reps-for-mallett |access-date=July 26, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}

=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=

On August 5, 2011, Crompton signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2011 |title=Bucs sign former Vols QB Jonathan Crompton to 3-year deal |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2011/08/05/bucs-sign-former-vols-qb-jonathan-crompton-to-3-year-deal/ |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}} He was cut on September 3, 2011.{{Cite web |title=Deep Cuts |url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Deep-Cuts/8de66a73-6e43-4c49-b4b2-9ec1dbd50589 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813091732/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Deep-Cuts/8de66a73-6e43-4c49-b4b2-9ec1dbd50589 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 13, 2014 |access-date=July 26, 2017 |publisher=Tampa Bay Buccaneers }}

=Washington Redskins=

File:Jonathan crompton redskins.jpg

The Washington Redskins signed Crompton to their practice squad on September 4, 2011.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=September 5, 2011 |title=QB Crompton added to practice squad |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/qb-crompton-added-to-practice-squad/2011/09/05/gIQAIXxH4J_blog.html |access-date=September 5, 2011 |website=WashingtonPost.com}}

On January 3, 2012, Crompton signed a futures contract with the Redskins.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=January 3, 2012 |title=Redskins sign four players to futures contracts |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-sign-four-players-to-futures-contracts/2012/01/03/gIQAD8dMZP_blog.html |access-date=January 3, 2012 |website=WashingtonPost.com}} On August 27, he was released by the team.{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=August 27, 2012 |title=Redskins roster moves include Jammal Brown to reserve/physically-unable-to-perform list |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/aug/27/redskins-roster-moves-include-jammal-brown-reserve/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810041533/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/aug/27/redskins-roster-moves-include-jammal-brown-reserve/ |archive-date=August 10, 2013 |access-date=August 27, 2012 |website=WashingtonTimes.com}} Two days later, Crompton was re-signed by the Redskins.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=August 29, 2012 |title=QB Jonthan Crompton is re-signed by Redskins after release of Chris Cooley opens roster spot |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/qb-jonthan-crompton-is-re-signed-by-redskins-after-release-of-chris-cooley-opens-roster-spot/2012/08/29/cb379462-f190-11e1-892d-bc92fee603a7_blog.html |access-date=August 29, 2012 |website=WashingtonPost.com}} Crompton was released again on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2012 |title=Redskins' cutdown day begins |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/08/31/redskins-release-qb-jonathan-crompton/ |access-date=August 31, 2012 |website=WashingtonPost.com}}

=Edmonton Eskimos=

On May 14, 2013, Crompton signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.{{Cite web |title=Transactions – Football player trades and signings |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/2013/ |access-date=January 19, 2022 |publisher=Canadian Football League}} Crompton made appearances in seven games during the 2013 CFL season for the Eskimos; only receiving significant playing time in one of those seven games.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Crompton CFL Stats |url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerc/crom00170.html |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=Pro Football Archives}} On July 9, 2014, Crompton was released by Edmonton.Battagila, Chris. (July 10, 2014). [https://www.thescore.com/cfl/news/535337 Eskimos release quarterback Jonathan Crompton]. thescore.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.

=Montreal Alouettes=

Crompton signed with the Montreal Alouettes on July 15, 2014.Smith, Kyle. (July 15, 2014). [https://www.thescore.com/cfl/news/538040 Alouettes sign Diedrick and Crompton]. thescore.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025. On August 22, 2014, he played his first game for the Alouettes in relief of Alex Brink, completing 18 for 29 passes for 266 yards in a 24–16 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Despite the loss, Crompton received praise for his strong play.{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2014 |title=Alouettes still in second place after yet another loss |url=http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/alouettes-still-in-second-place-after-yet-another-loss-1.1972911 |access-date=August 23, 2014 |website=CTV Montreal}} Crompton started the remaining 11 regular-season games and led the Alouettes from a 1–7 start to a record of 9–9 and a playoff berth. During the 2014 CFL season, Crompton completed 179 passes on 308 attempts (58.1% accuracy), for 2,482 yards, with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions (passer rating of 85.2). Crompton led the Alouettes to a dominant 50–17 Eastern Semi-final victory over the BC Lions, but was unable to overcome the divisional champion Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Eastern Final.

Crompton entered the Alouettes 2015 CFL Training Camp as the starting quarterback. Crompton had a rough start to the 2015 CFL season: On opening night, he completed just 5-of-17 pass attempts for 51 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He sustained a shoulder injury during the game and was unable to finish the contest.{{Cite web |date=June 26, 2015 |title=Crompton day-to-day, LeFevour done? |url=https://www.tsn.ca/crompton-day-to-day-lefevour-done-1.318801 |access-date=June 28, 2015 |website=TSN.ca}} Due to multiple injuries throughout the 2015 campaign, Crompton only played in 3 games. He did not make an appearance for the Alouettes during the 2016 season. On April 4, 2017, Crompton was released by the Alouettes.{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2017 |title=Als part ways with veteran pivot Crompton |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2017/04/04/als-part-ways-veteran-pivot-crompton/ |access-date=April 4, 2017 |website=CFL.ca}} Crompton has since retired from professional football.{{Cite web |last=Connell |first=Kevin |date=June 10, 2017 |title=Former QB Jonathan Crompton on Tennessee: 'I developed a genuine dislike for that place' |url=http://gridironnow.com/jonathan-crompton-tennessee-i-developed-genuine-dislike-for-place/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180818020917/http://gridironnow.com/jonathan-crompton-tennessee-i-developed-genuine-dislike-for-place/ |archive-date=August 18, 2018 |access-date=July 10, 2019 |website=gridironnow.com}}

=CFL statistics=

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2013EDM30584517.8555204.01
2014MTL1793082,4828.1118281545.50
2015MTL27623295.335133.00
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2016MTLcolspan="10"| did not play due to injury
colspan=2 | [https://www.cfl.ca/players/jonathan-crompton/157417/ Career]2364283,2627.01918341774.21

Coaching career

= Toronto Argonauts =

On August 18, 2019, Crompton joined the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) as an offensive coach to assist offensive coordinator Jacques Chapdelaine.{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2019 |title=Argonauts to bring in former Alouettes QB Jonathan Crompton as offensive coach - TSN.ca |url=https://www.tsn.ca/argonauts-to-bring-in-former-alouettes-qb-jonathan-crompton-as-offensive-coach-1.1352461 |access-date=August 18, 2019 |website=TSN |language=en}} He spent the remainder of the 2019 season with the Argonauts, but was not retained following a head coaching change for 2020.

= Bishop's Gaiters =

On January 18, 2022, it was announced that Crompton had joined the Bishop's Gaiters as the team's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2022 |title=Bishop's Gaiters hire former CFL QB Jonathan Crompton as offensive coordinator |url=https://3downnation.com/2022/01/18/bishops-gaiters-hire-former-cfl-qb-jonathan-crompton-as-offensive-coordinator/ |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=3DownNation |language=en-US}} On March 9, 2022, it was announced that Crompton would no longer serve as offensive coordinator at Bishop's.{{cite web|url=https://3downnation.com/2022/03/09/jonathan-crompton-will-no-longer-serve-as-offensive-coordinator-at-bishops-report/|title=Jonathan Crompton will no longer serve as offensive coordinator at Bishop's: report|website=3DownNation|date=March 9, 2022|access-date=July 16, 2023}}

= Tuscola Mountaineers =

On March 27, 2023, it was announced that Crompton had been named head football coach of his alma mater Tuscola High School in Waynesville, North Carolina.

References

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