After a competitive summer between Cam Newton and Mac Jones for the starting job, the Patriots ended their preseason on Sunday night against the Giants.
The award recognizes the top scholar-athlete in the nation regardless of sport or gender. Jones becomes the fourth University of Alabama student-athlete to receive this honor, joining Brooke Pancake, Barrett Jones and Kim Jacob.
Jaylen Waddle, Najee Harris, and DeVonta Smith are all progressing well from injuries suffered during the season and they will not affect their draft stock.