The former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback suffered a non-contact knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins. He'll have an MRI Sunday.
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.
Cam Newton may be the New England Patriots starting QB Week 1, but former Alabama star Mac Jones is making a strong impression in Boston on and off the field.
The quarterback competition for the 2021 starting quarterback of the Crimson Tide is merely a formality, because the job belongs to Bryce Young already.