Jones was heavily rumored to be a favorite of Kyle Shanahan ahead of the 2021 draft. Now they are together with the 49ers.

March 13 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a two-year, $7 million contract with free agent quarterback Mac Jones. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic about the agreement Wednesday. The pact has a maximum value of $11.5 million. Jones is expected to play a backup role to 49ers starter Brock Purdy.

Kyle Shanahan held two quarterbacks above all others when assessing the 2021 NFL Draft class. One was Trey Lance. The other was Mac Jones. They were the QB prospects he "really wanted." "Those were the two guys that we were locked in on from the beginning,