Mac Jones is a professional American football quarterback who has made a name for himself in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on September 5, 1998, in Jacksonville, Florida. Jones was raised in a sports-loving family, and his father played basketball at Lipscomb University in Tennessee. From a young age, Jones was passionate about sports and played basketball and baseball in high school. However, he excelled in football, and that led him to become one of the best quarterbacks in college football.
Personal Life
Mac Jones was born to Gordon and Holly Jones. He has a younger sister named Sarah, who is also an athlete. Jones grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and attended The Bolles School, where he played high school football. He was a four-star recruit and ranked as the 42nd best pro-style quarterback in the country by 247Sports.
Age, Height, Weight
Mac Jones is 24 years old as of 2023. He stands tall at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) and weighs around 214 pounds (97 kilograms).
Education
Jones attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he played high school football. He then went on to attend the University of Alabama, where he played college football.
Career
Jones had an impressive high school football career, throwing for over 3,000 yards and 32 touchdowns in his senior year. He received offers from several colleges, but he decided to attend the University of Alabama to play for the Crimson Tide.
Jones had to wait his turn to become the starting quarterback for Alabama. He spent his first two seasons backing up Tua Tagovailoa. In 2019, Tagovailoa got injured, and Jones took over as the starting quarterback. He played well and helped Alabama reach the Citrus Bowl, where they defeated Michigan.
In 2020, Jones had a breakout season, throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns, leading Alabama to the College Football Playoff National Championship. He was named the offensive MVP of the championship game, where he threw for 464 yards and five touchdowns in a win over Ohio State.
After his successful college career, Jones entered the 2021 NFL Draft. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round, with the 15th overall pick. Jones had an impressive rookie season, starting 15 games and throwing for 3,966 yards and 21 touchdowns. He helped lead the Patriots to the playoffs, where they were defeated by the Buffalo Bills.
Net Worth
Mac Jones is a rising star in the NFL and has already made a significant impact in his rookie season. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
Conclusion
Mac Jones is a talented football player who has proven himself at both the college and professional level. He had an impressive college career at the University of Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide to a national championship in 2020. Jones was then drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and had an outstanding rookie season. He is expected to continue his success in the NFL and become one of the league’s top quarterbacks in the future.