Lamar Jackson

Not bad for a running back.

Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. (born January 7, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisville, where he won a Heisman Trophy during his sophomore year.

He was then selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Ravens, leading them to multiple playoff appearances, and winning an NFL MVP in 2019.

Quotes

• They're gonna get a Super Bowl out of me, believe that.
  • After getting drafted by the Ravens (April 27, 2018).
  • Zucker, Joseph (April 27, 2018). Lamar Jackson: Ravens 'Gonna Get a Super Bowl Out of Me'. Bleacher Report. Retrieved on January 17, 2023.

• Not bad for a running back.
  • Jokingly to reporters during a post-game press conference while discussing his 2019 opening week performance (September 8, 2019).
  • Bergman, Jeremy (September 8, 2019). Lamar Jackson after Ravens' romp: 'Not bad for a RB'. National Football League. Retrieved on January 17, 2023.

Quotes about Lamar Jackson

• Short, and a little bit slight, and clearly, clearly not the thrower the other guys are. The accuracy isn't there. So I would say don't wait to make that change. Don't be like [former Ohio State quarterback and current NFL wide receiver Terrelle Pryor] and be 29 when you make the change.
  • Former NFL executive Bill Polian on Golic and Wingo (February 19, 2018).
  • Wiggins, Brandon (April 12, 2018). Former NFL executive sparks controversy by saying Lamar Jackson should switch positions in the NFL. Business Insider. Insider Inc.. Retrieved on January 17, 2023.

• he's a beast!!!!
  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady about Lamar Jackson via Instagram (April 12, 2018).
  • Butler, Alex (April 12, 2018). NFL Draft: Tom Brady endorses Lamar Jackson in post linking QB to Patriots. UPI. Retrieved on January 17, 2023.