Alabama football fans knew he could be a special quarterback in the National Football League after watching him lead the Crimson Tide to an undefeated national championship in 2020.
Mac Jones went from a three-star recruit to an All-American, Heisman finalist, and a first-round draft pick in one season, but it took years of hard work. His work ethic proceeded him into the NFL as he beat out Cam Newton in training camp to earn the starting quarterback job for the New England Patriots. Jones went on to lead New England to the playoffs at 10-7 and set a few rookie franchise records.