I think the problem with comparing TP to VY is that, while they are physically similar at the beginning of their collegiate careers, we don't know what kind of men they'll turn out to be. VY was a leader; he put his team on his shoulders again and again and carried the day. TP might be a guy who can do that, but we sure as hell don't know right now. Even comparing them is putting too much pressure on the kid - how do you go about playing when, without setting foot on the field, you're being compared to the best player of our era (no offense, Urban)? That's a hell of a load to carry.
I just hope that TP will be the best player he can be. From all appearances, he's got one hell of a high ceiling and a decent work ethic. I hope the pressure and spotlight don't overwhelm him and that he can just do his thing. Most of all, I hope he doesn't wind up feeling buried by expectations and can enjoy his college experience. I mean, you only get to be 18-22 once.