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Patriots quarterback Mac Jones goes third overall to 49ers in 2021 NFL redraft

The New England Patriots appear to have hit the jackpot when they selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th overall selection. Jones did not just earn the starting gig in training camp by beating out incumbent Cam Newton, he also led the team back to the playoffs while playing some impressive football.

It is therefore no surprise to see the 23-year-old come off the board a lot earlier in a recent redraft made by Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson: Jones went to the San Francisco 49ers at No. 3.

With the quarterback as well as Trevor Lawrence (No.