Eight years is a long time, with a college title run, three NFL teams, and an entire career reinvention. Much like the NFL, the clock eventually runs out on some love stories, though. 49ers quarterback Mac Jones and his longtime girlfriend Sophie Scott have reportedly ended their relationship, drawing a curtain on one of the NFL’s most quietly celebrated romances.

“49ers star QB Mac Jones and his long-time girlfriend Sophie Scott have reportedly broken up,” Dov Kleiman shared on X. “Mac and Sophie have been dating since their days at the University of Alabama in 2019.”

As this chapter almost a decade in the making, comes to an end, here’s everything you need to know about them.

Who is Sophie Scott?

Sophie Scott has always been more than an athlete’s girlfriend. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, she attended Kirkwood High School before enrolling at the University of Alabama. Here, she majored in kinesiology and exercise science, graduating in 2020. 

A member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she also served as a sports medicine intern with Alabama’s football team. Post-graduation, Scott worked as a physical therapy and occupations therapy aide at the University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center in Tuscaloosa, combining her academic background with healthcare work. She has also worked as a model and an influencer.

How did Sophie Scott and Mac Jones meet?

Their story started back in 2019, when both were students at Alabama. Jones was Tua Tagovailoa’s understudy, waiting for his shot, and Scott was a part of the Crimson Tide’s spirit corps. When the New England Patriots selected Jones 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Scott followed, making the move to Boston and becoming a constant presence in the stands.

But their connection went far beyond just touchdowns and press-row seats. The couple had also become honorary members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South, volunteering together across multiple visits to the organization and raising sizable donations.

When did Sophie Scott and Mac Jones break up?

Reports of their split first emerged in late February 2026. Neither Mac Jones not Sophie Scott have issued a public statement regarding their relationship. Meanwhile, Scott’s last Instagram post featuring Jones dates back to Spring 2025.

No official reason for their breakup has been confirmed as of now.

Who has Mac Jones dated after Sophie Scott?

Since the news of the breakup has only recently been confirmed, there is no information available linking Mac Jones to anyone else since.

A look at Mac Jones’ relationship history

Mac Jones’ romantic record is a short one. As far as the public record shows, Sophie Scott has been his one and only documented relationship; a college sweetheart who became an NFL partner across three franchises. From Tuscaloosa to Boston, Jacksonville, and San Francisco, Scott moved with him every step of the way.

With the breakup now confirmed, Jones enters the 2026 offseason as a bachelor for the first time since his freshman year of college.

What’s next for Mac Jones?

Mac Jones has plenty to play for heading into the 2026 season. His last season with the Niners was a statement campaign: 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, six interceptions, a 5-3 record, and a career-high 97.4 passer rating across eight starts. Even head coach Kyle Shanahan has made his position clear about Mac’s future after that performance.

“[I had] awesome conversations with him, just like I did with a number of players,” Shanahan said back in January. “As any player on our team, including myself and John [Lynch, GM], you always listen to people and trade offers, but we’re also not into getting rid of good players. So, I’d be surprised if Mac wasn’t around us next year.”

The trade interest around Mac Jones remains real, with multiple quarterback-needy teams monitoring Jones entering the 2026 season. But for now, Jones walks into one the NFL’s most pivotal free agency periods without the partner who stood by him through three franchises, two coasts, and one of the league’s most turbulent career arcs.