2004-2023 CBS Interactive. In the immediate aftermath of the trade, not many pegged Jones as the likely pick. They are (mostly) fun! 2021 NFL Draft: Trevor Lawrence | Trey Lance | Ja'Marr Chase | Justin Fields | Mac Jones| DeVonta Smith2020 NFL Draft: Joe Burrow | Tua Tagovailoa | Tee Higgins | Jalen Hurts2019 NFL Draft: Kyler Murray | Deebo Samuel | Gardner Minshew II| Miles Sanders| A.J. In a new Patriots video, Jones explained that hes staying in Foxborough for the offseason rather than heading home to Jacksonville or lodging anywhere else. Quarterback who has risen to fame for his career playing NCAA Division I football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Most of the time we just walk through it in the yard, Jones chuckled. I obviously heard about the history (of the Sox), seen the stadium from pictures, but being there, it was really cool.. Alabama 52, Ohio State 24 | Jan. 11, 2021. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scott has even been helping Jones study his plays. I always hated that name because it was so long, the former Holly McCorkle, now Jones, said. New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones was once third on the depth chart at Alabama, where he played behind Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa, but in his fourth year of college, Jones became the full-time starter and produced the most efficient season by a quarterback that the sport has ever seen. This has definitely been the longest year. He took over as the starter for the squad in the second half of the 2019 season following Tua Tagovailoa s season-ending injury. The couple, who have been dating since 2019, took in a performance by rapper Lil Baby at Drais nightclub, where they were joined by Jones Patriots teammate, running back Damien Harris. But Jones lands in New England under far less pressure than he would have faced as the third overall pick. Throw it. Maybe he and Jones will shovel or plow each other out to get to the stadium on time. Scott, a University of Alabama alum, took to her Instagram where she celebrated her boyfriend, aka That MacGriddle., MAC JONES DID THE GRIDDY : #ProBowl on ESPN: https://t.co/Nmf6WcClQ3 pic.twitter.com/jdSfrcZDC7. Veteran Brian Hoyer, now in his 14th NFL season, will start in Jones' place. He outperformed all of his first-year peers and wound up in the Pro Bowl accordingly. And Im excited for the future with him.. Legends: Tom Brady |Jackie Robinson| Deion Sanders | Cam Newton But for right now, and most importantly, theyre doing whatever it takes so they can click on the field. Along with seeing each other for countless hours at Gillette Stadium, they also spend quite a bit of time together at home. Here's what you may have missed in men's college basketball on Saturday, Feb. 11, a day full of upsets. That persistence and loyalty is a source of pride that Holly Jones saw early in her youngest son. He loves Daisy, the 4-pound maltase, family and football. Mac Jones is looking to log some frequent flier miles at Gillette Stadium this spring. I dont know who loves who more, Holly Jones said. Rookie year Im so proud of you! Scott wroteon Instagramat the time, to which Jones responded, Just Getting Started.. Henry has said all along that Jones was going to be a great quarterback in the league. Jones wrapped his first NFL season in January after the Patriots lost to the Bills in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs. He is 24 years old and is a Virgo. Mac Jones was born in Jacksonville, Florida, USA on Saturday, September 5, 1998 (Millennials Generation). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Quarterback who has risen to fame for his career playing NCAA Division I football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. 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BOSTON (CBS) -- If it seemed like Mac Jones was really enjoying himself during the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl weeks, it's probably because that's precisely what he was doing. You know Im a field rat at heart, so I guess I gotta go like wed be throwing on Saturday nights and people are going out at 10 p.m. at night until like 12.. Jones led Alabama to a win in the Citrus Bowl after completing 16-of-25 attempts for 327 yards and three touchdowns as the Crimson Tide scored the final 21 points of the game. I mean, its icing on the cake that hes doing so great in the football world, but you know were proud of him for the obstacles that hes overcome. Im trying to improve every day. RELATED: Rail thin and not game ready, why a young Mac Jones picked Alabama over UK. After a long season winning the national championship with Alabama, Jones went directly into draft preparation mode before embarking on his rookie season in the NFL with the Patriots. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)AP. Thats just what it comes down to., Mac Jones earned Patriots starting QB job: Veterans teammates ready to ride with rookie, Bill Belichick discusses cutting Cam Newton: I have nothing but positive thoughts and feelings for Cam, Hunter Henry injury: Patriots TE discusses shoulder ailment ahead of season opener. Chris Simms, who has no inside information (or so he says) but who knows Shanahan well, said that he believes it will be Jones. Jones's shoot The 24-year-old American football player has done well thus far. Freshman year sophomore year, hed get a little caught up and get a little hothead, Hereford said while noting it didnt last. Nah, I leave that to those two, said Henry, adding with a laugh: Thats their date night I guess.. Legally, hes Michael McCorkle Jones but he was and remains Mac. I remember him talking to two ladies when he was walking out a bag with them and hes just cracking them up, Hereford said. We will continue to update information on Mac Joness parents. He and Jalen Hurts were backup quarterback teammates for the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2018 season. In 1992 the first text message was sent, DVDs were invented, Sony PlayStation was released and Google was founded. Hes been great. COLLEGE CAREERS OF NFL STARS2023 NFL Draft QBs: Bryce Young | C.J. Thats one of the things that Im trying to focus on: How can I execute the play, whatever it is. The Patriots quarterback, who helped lead the AFC to its fifth straight victory over the NFC in Sundays annual all-star event, stepped out in Las Vegas on Sunday night with his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Scott. When the New England Patriots selected Mac Jones 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, girlfriend Sophie Scott cheered him on. You get a second to just catch your breath and figure everything out. Her son is also a savage on the football field. Im sitting there contemplating should I go out or like Hereford said. The education details are not available at this time. The kids definitely special, said Henry. Run it. He originally committed to play football for the University of Kentucky. JUMP TO: Mac Joness biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos, net worth, and popularity. OCTOBER 3: New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones celebrates a touchdown with tight end Hunter Henry during the 2nd quarter of the game at Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by Jones in college: Here are some of Jones' most notable performances in college: In his first career start at Alabama, while replacing the injured Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones completed 18-of-22 passes (81.8 percent) for 235 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Part of that acclimation also means rooting on the other sports teams. Latest on New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He was later offered a scholarship from Alabama, where he redshirted his freshman year. I think that connection always continues to build, especially the amount of time you spend with each other, the reps you get, the practice reps, the game reps, theres a lot of trust there, and were continuing to build that, he said. RELATED: The time a young Mac Jones met his idol, Tim Tebow. Thats the important part, attacking that, and then hopefully a lot of big changes will come, with whether its mechanics or the playbook. 50 completions): 68.8 percent (2019), 1st in Alabama history in single-season completion percentage (min. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The 23-year-old quarterback ended his regular season with 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. February 23, 2022 / 1:31 PM Thats what Im going to do this week. He is a graduate of Indiana University. I think thats the fun part of about everything in the offseason. Mac Jones, New England Patriots. 2017 NFL Draft: Patrick Mahomes | Deshaun Watson|Cooper Kupp|Juju Smith-Schuster | Haason Reddick He turned into killer Mac Jones, said Hereford, who graduated from Alabama last year and is now in grad school at Vanderbilt. ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 06: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots reacts before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Team member Kelly Keil called Jones the perfect mix between super goofy, but also very disciplined. She laughs now remembering the first practice when he had the whole team race to see who his fastest playmakers would be and all the wild trick plays hed scheme up in a spiral notebook. For one, quarterbacks can't wear numbers in the 50s. Hes the same guy saddened by the death of Chanel, the 17-year-old family dog, just before starting the 2019 Iron Bowl. Just do your job and everything will play out how its supposed to. Weve definitely hung out, and had them outside (for cookouts). I love to keep going as best I can but its always good to step away and evaluate what you can get better at too.. Jones' passing efficiency rating of 250.9 for the game was his best of the season. Earlier in the day, Scott supported Jones at his first Pro Bowl, when he passed for 112 yards and a touchdown. And his partying days were over. The young quarterback has gotten into a routine and plans on sticking to it. School: AlabamaPosition: QuarterbackHeight: 6-3Weight: 217 poundsYears active: 2017-20. Its definitely come a long way since a couple weeks ago. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Id say on the field is the biggest thing, he went on, but at the same time, you definitely want to build chemistry off the field whether its talking in the locker room and hanging out.. Jones threaded the needle to this unlikely rise from a skinny, overlooked recruit to a legit NFL prospect. Brown And then you get older and you're just more experienced with everything -- the media, the games, everything. Jones connected with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on two touchdown throws, including a 40-yard strike early in the second half. She and a few other friends spoke with AL.com to paint the picture of who Mac Jones is away from the football complex -- when, that is, they can pry him out of the film room. The education details are not available at this time. Whoa. Youre kind of figuring everything out and then you get older and youre just more experienced. Metchie also scored on a 63-yard reception in the fourth quarter, while Jones and Jaylen Waddle connected on an 87-yard score, too. No. Me and my wife definitely try to do that all the time with different people on the team, having people over, all that kind of stuff. Like any good quarterback-receiver duo, theyre gaining a sixth sense with each other. Henry said he went to a Celtics game in the spring, and has been to Fenway Park a couple times, cheering on the Sox. Though he held his own last season, theres certainly room for the 23-year-old to keep growing physically. I felt like I let a lot of people down, including myself, and my teammates.. The Crimson Tide got off to a hot start as Jones found John Metchie for a 78-yard touchdown in the game's opening six minutes. Over the weekend, Jones told ESPN he wants to have a better diet heading into his sophomore season. New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones recalls the time as a kid his family visited Boston, and his scary experience with an escalator and Crocs. But theres more to it. "And this has definitely been the longest year -- it's been like almost two years of football. Michael McCorkle Jones was the name on the jail log, so it became internet fodder in the aftermath. However, for New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, 2022 is already here. Discover what happened on this day. Sometimes it takes them a while to get going, but once they're off, nothing can hold them back. Yeah, we were talking about it last night a little bit, I guess we were leaving from a cruise out here in boston to go up to Canada and we were on an escalator in the hotel and I was wearing crocs for whatever reason and I just kind of like got my foot stuck in the escalator and I looked back and I was like I can't get it out and finally got it out. Jones and Scott have been dating for two years. So he kept moving on, Holly Jones said, and you know there were times when people would say stuff or, you know, post his mug shot again, you know, a year or two years later and you know that that was a little discouraging because he had moved on.. Mac Joness mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. Mac Jones is part of a Millennial Generation (also known as Generation Y). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ", It's been a busy start to his first offseason, but it's only getting better.Catching up with @MacJones_10. WebSexuality: N/A. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of peace, prosperity and the rise of the Internet (World Wide Web). Mike Giardi says a legit quarterback competition is on tap for the Patriots this summer, with Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones both vying for the opportunity to lead New England into the 2021 season. Coach Bill Belichick repeated multiple times earlier this week that the Patriots were taking it "day by day" with Jones. Im Mac.. Looking to the blonde kid sitting there quietly, the teacher wanted to know why he didnt raise his hand. Millennials is a generation who grew up with computers, internet and social networks. A good student, star athlete, serviceable Fortnite player, from a solid family who enjoys volunteer work? The Crimson Tide led 41-0 at halftime and Jones only played in one possession after halftime, so his backup, Taulia Tagovailoa, got a fair amount of playing time, too. Jones was 36-for-45 passing for 464 yards and five touchdowns, while connecting with Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith for three touchdowns in the first half. Hes got a great coaching staff around him that knows Players often harp on a second year leap and Jones seems to think thats possible based on his track record in college, but also needs a bit of time to recalibrate after a 21-game season. You know, whether, like on the field just loose like What the heck like you know, getting upset, but Id say being kind of jokey almost kind of stupid goofy at times. 2016 NFL Draft: Carson Wentz|Jalen Ramsey|Chris Jones 50 when the real season -- or when the real preseason -- begins. It means a lot to him to do it the right way, Jones said of Henry during his media session. His mom said theyre just happy to join him on this journey, next stop Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game. Live at 6 p.m. Thats kinda his philosophy. His life is 100% football now, Holly Jones said. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. LAS VEGAS A quarterback competition is developing in Patriots camp, and its not going to stay under the media radar for long. ", First published on February 23, 2022 / 1:31 PM. Here are 10 things to know about Mac Jones, past and present: While playing as an Alabama athlete, Jones was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA throughout his time in Sir Tom Jones, 77, now lives in a flat in Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Ive always been a very visual learner, Jones said. 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I dont know who Michael is, he said. His 41 passing touchdowns were just two away from tying Tagovailoas single-season mark set over 15 games in 2018. 2023 NFL Draft DL: Jalen Carter| Will Anderson Jr.| Myles Murphy| Tyree Wilson Others who initially thought it would be Lance or Fields listened. He and Jalen Hurts were backup quarterback teammates for the Alabama Of course, playing in San Francisco, under Kyle Shanahan and alongside weapons like George Kittle and Deebo Samuel would have been nice. Hereford, Najee Harris and a few others joined Jones with some of that volunteer work. Hes also looking forward to that, although any New Englander will tell you be careful what you wish for when it comes to the weather. 400 attempts): 11.2 yards (2020), 1st in the FBS in passing efficiency rating in 2020: 203.1, 1st in Alabama history in passing yards in a season: 4,514 yards (2020), 1st in Alabama history in passing yards per game in a season: 347.2 yards (2020), 1st in Alabama history in yards per play in a game (min. 18 overall. The future is now for the Patriots at quarterback, as they'll be turning to Mac Jones to start the 2021 season after the release of Cam Newton Tuesday. Yet Holly Jones maternal pride extends beyond the touchdown passes on Saturdays that made him a national celebrity. As a starter, Jones went 15-1. WebHe currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. In the UK, Crunchyroll is available from:. Mac Jones neighbors might have gotten a sneak peak at the Patriots offense. Mac Jones led Alabama football to another title but now the question is where in the 2021 NFL Draft the quarterback is going to land. Majority of Macs money comes from being a football player. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. He is known for being a Football Player. Im happy to play with him. [fetch instagram= display=posts show=2 ]. Mac Joness age is 24. It translates to the field, too.. Mac Jones is a Virgo and his 25th birthday is in, The 24-year-old American was born in the Millennials Generation and the Year of the Tiger. Its almost like those times he sat by her side at a nail appointment. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness.