Mac Jones was not drawing comparisons to Patrick Mahomes or even Justin Herbert during the pre-draft process. With the rapidly-changing NFL, Jones’ style of play — mostly as a pocket passer — is already considered somewhat old school. That’s why he draws comparisons to some of the older quarterback in the NFL — and retired from the league.
So when former Alabama offensive coordinator and current Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian fielded a question about Jones’ pro comparison, he went with a player who has plenty of NFL experience.
“Mac Jones, in college, prepared like he was already in the NFL.