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When the New England Patriots and their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft will set up a contract later this spring, it will not say “Mac Jones” at the top. Instead, it will say “Michael McCorkle Jones.”
Yep, that is his real name. While his bio at the University of Alabama did not mention it, both his personal website and a DUI report filed against him as a freshman in 2017 state that his name is indeed Michael McCorkle Jones.
So, what is the story behind this name.
According to an article by AL.com’s Michael Casagrande from last December, Jones’ parents, Holly and Gordon, have always intended to name him Michael McCorkle but to use a shortened version of his middle name when calling him.
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The New England Patriots have made their first move of the 2021 NFL Draft and it was a big one. Even though they did not trade up the board, as was previously rumored, Bill Belichick and company still were able to get their potential next starting quarterback.
With the 15th selection, after all, the Patriots selected Mac Jones out of Alabama.
Jones is coming off an impressive season as the Crimson Tide’s starter: he completed 77.4 percent of his passes for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions all while leading Alabama to the National Championship.