Mac Jones lands in top-20 jersey sales heading into 2022 season
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones continues to rank highly in total jersey sales. Here’s where he landed on the latest list.
Jul 29, 2022; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) walks onto the field before training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY SportsMac Jones moved a lot of jerseys as a rookie, and he's still one of the top-selling players in football heading into year 2.
The Patriots' second-year quarterback ranks 11th in the NFL in total jersey sales entering the 2022 season, as announced by the NFLPA on Friday. The list is based on all verified purchases of officially licensed NFL player products from March 1-May 31, 2022.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and legendary ex-Patriot Tom Brady continues to top the list, after having ranked No. 1 at the end of the 2021 season.
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Jones sold the sixth-most jerseys in the NFL for the first quarter of 2022, and the fifth-most jerseys of the 2021 season as a whole. So there was a bit of a drop-off for him.
It makes sense, though. Russell Wilson skyrocketed 24 spots to No. 2 behind Brady, after heading to the Denver Broncos in a trade. Davante Adams landed at No. 7 and has had a big year of sales so far after moving from the Green Bay Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jones' continued presence among the highest-selling jerseys reflects the optimism surrounding him in New England, after he and Bill Belichick led the Patriots back to the playoffs in his rookie season. In addition, the crowds in Foxboro have been large and buzzy for Jones so far at 2022 training camp.
The Super Bowl champion Rams are well-represented in the latest rankings, with three players in the top-10: wide receiver Cooper Kupp (third), defensive tackle Aaron Donald (fifth), and quarterback Matthew Stafford (sixth). So, the hope for Patriots fans is they end up seeing representation like this a year from now.
Here's the full top-20 highest-selling jerseys in the NFL for the second quarter of 2022:
1. Tom Brady, Buccaneers
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesTAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 09: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
2. Russell Wilson, Broncos
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsJul 28, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
3. Cooper Kupp, Rams
Kirby Lee-USA TODAYOct 27, 2019; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
4. Joe Burrow, Bengals
Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 31: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball during warm-ups before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 31, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
5. Aaron Donald, Rams
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY SportsOct 26, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
6. Matthew Stafford, Rams
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
7. Davante Adams, Raiders
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesHENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 27: Wide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders catches a pass during the team's first fully padded practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
8. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
Denny Medley-USA TODAYThough many around New England would still put Brady in the No. 1 spot, Mahomes is still the NFL's most purely dynamic passer, coming off a season with 38 touchdowns and just six interceptions (a better ratio than Brady).<p></p> <p>Mahomes is already a Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, and league MVP in just three years as the Chiefs' starting QB. And he could still get even better. When Brady finally retires or falls off the "cliff," it'll be Mahomes' league all to himself.</p>
9. Josh Allen, Bills
Timothy T Ludwig/Getty ImagesBUFFALO, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
10. Justin Herbert, Chargers
Rob Carr/Getty ImagesBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a second half pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
11. Mac Jones, Patriots
Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 09: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots drops back to pass over the defense of the Miami Dolphins in the second half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
12. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesTAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 09: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to throw during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
13. George Kittle, 49ers
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesSANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to get away from K'Von Wallace #42 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Levi's Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
14. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsJul 27, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a pass during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
15. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsOct 17, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) scores the game winning touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills (2) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
16. Odell Beckham Jr., Free Agent
Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesOdell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams catches the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
17. T.J. Watt, Steelers
Joe Sargent/Getty ImagesPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 03: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on January 03, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
18. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesLamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball as Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals defends during the first half in the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
19. Trey Lance, 49ers
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsJul 27, 2022; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws the ball during Training Camp at the SAP Performance Facility near Levi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
20. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
FOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 04: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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