2009 top 5 college QB's

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 27:  Quarterback Casey Dick #11 of the Arkansas Razorbacks moves to pass the ball during the game against the Texas Longhorns on September 27, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.  Texas won 52-10.  (Phot

Every year in college sports, fans and experts begin the talk about who is the best college QB. This does not mean the best NFL prospect but, it shows who is the best of games most important position. The first people that come to many people's minds might be players like Tim Tebow, or Sam Bradford. Yet this year has been extremely unpredictable and some players have gained alot of momentum. Qb have fallen this year (Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow) that have shaken this years QB's up and given this years crop a whole new feel.

Tim Tebow, Florida

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 08:  (L-R) Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators and Brandon Siler #40 celebrate after Tebow threw a one-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Andre Caldwell #5 of the Florida Gators in the second quarter against the Ohio S

I know, the first things that comes to mid is why is he at number 5. The truth is Tebow's numbers have not been that impressive. His stats have taken a huge hit this season thus far. At the pace Tebow is going he will throw for 1900 yards and 20 touchdowns. That is pretty disappointing for someone like Tebow. Now with the apparent injury he may miss games and his stats might not be even that high. The only reason Tebow is on this list right now is because his team is undefeated and he is a great "player" but, as a QB he is over-rated.

4. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 27:  Quarterback Casey Dick #11 of the Arkansas Razorbacks moves to pass the ball during the game against the Texas Longhorns on September 27, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.  Texas won 52-10.  (Phot

Ryan Mallett has been amazing over a three game stretch. He threw for over 400 yards and five touchdowns against Georgia and his team still lost. Right now Arkansas has terrible weapons and their defense looks like a paper bag trying to hold water. But as a QB, and as a individual he is doing awesome. With a little more time in Bobby's offense I look for Mallett to be the top QB the next couple years.

3. Jacory Harris, Miami (Fla.)

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17:  Quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Land Shark Stadium on September 17, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Miami defeated Georgia Tech 33-1

The youngster has done awesome recently. He meet a little snag against Virginia Tech, but he is looking poised and really sharp with his throws. Next year look out for Harris to me a top QB.

2. Tony Pike, Cinncinnati

PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 07:  Tony Pike #15 of the Cincinnati Bearcats throws a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Stadium on September 7, 2009 in Piscataway, New Jersey.   by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Image

Tony Pike has been absolutely flawless this season. He is on pace for 3600 yards with 33 touchdowns. He leads an undefeated team, that looks really legit. He has a great weapon in Gilyard, and a good run game. The biggest thing that impresses me about Pike is his leadership. It had to be hard to take control of that locker room, after being fourth on the depth chart. I look for Pike to continue to develop he get even better.

1. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 19: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish points out a defensive alingnment against the Michigan State Spartans on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 3

This has been the year of Clausen. Jimmy has done incredible this season throwing for 300 yards in his first three games and didn't throw a pick. He literally was flawless. Then following his team getting pounded and him throwing a pick to Purdue. Clause returned in the fourth to lead his team on a game winning drive that capped off with a touchdown pass with 24 second remaining on fourth down. He has done everything perfect this season. His one major flaw was his teams loss to Michigan which they should have won. That was his best game of the season.

Honorable mention

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 05:  Quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Greg McElroy- might be more than a game manager.
Case Keenum- putting up video game numbers in that spread.
Colt McCoy- Throwing picks like a mad man, doesn't look like the accurate pin point passer of a year ago.
Kellan Moore-leads an undefeated team that looks like they might be playing for the national championship
Chris Todd-leads an undefeated hungry Auburn team.
Todd Reesing-so solid year after year.
Sam Bradford-got to feel for this guy if it wasn't for the injury he would be on the top of this list for sure.

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