Florida’s Emory Jones is one of four quarterbacks from the Southeastern Conference to make the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Top 25.
A selection committee of journalists, commentators, announcers and former players narrowed things down from an initial watchlist of 63 quarterbacks on Friday. Jones is joined by JT Daniels (Georgia), Connor Bazelak (Mizzou) and Matt Corrall (Ole Miss) in the top 25.
“The Golden Arm Award recognizes the top senior or upperclassman quarterback set graduate with their class,” according to the foundation’s website.
Alabama‘s Bryce Young will almost certainly be on this list as an upperclassman but other SEC quarterbacks get the spotlight this year. Tennessee‘s Hendon Hooker and Auburn‘s Bo Nix were on the initial watchlist, but aren’t listed in the latest cut.
Jones had thrown two interceptions in his first two starts for the Gators this year, but he picked things up against Alabama and Tennessee. He brought home SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against the Volunteers and seemingly put an end to the so-called quarterback controversy in Gainesville.
Danny Wuerfel is Florida’s only Golden Arm winner to date and Kyle Trask placed second last year.
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