Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is surprising Crimson Tide fans and the nation, alike, with his performance through the first five weeks of SEC action. After entering as the starter late in 2019 due to a season-ending hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, he has been the starter. For the third time in the 2020 season, Jones is recognized as the SEC’s Offensive Player of the Week.
In Week 5’s win over Tennessee, Jones threw for 387 yards on 25 completions, but no touchdowns.
On the season, he is earning his name to be mentioned in the Heisman conversation. 78.8% completion, 1,905 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and only two interceptions.
His name his also being mentioned as a possible first-round draftee for the 2021 NFL draft, a sentiment few predicted heading into the 2020 college football season.
3⃣rd honor from the league this season.
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Five-star true freshman quarterback Bryce Young has seen the field in two games this season, and was believed to have seen much more. However, There’s been no need for Nick Saban to see anyone behind the center not named Mac Jones.