Lamar Jackson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{for|other people named Lamar Jackson|Lamar Jackson (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Lamar Jackson
| image = 149th Preakness (53731145142) (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Jackson in 2024
| current_team = Baltimore Ravens
| number = 8
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|1|7|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 205
| high_school = Boynton Beach Community {{nowrap|(Boynton Beach, Florida)}}
| college = Louisville (2015–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 32
| pastteams =
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2018}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (2019, 2023)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2019, 2023, 2024)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024)
- NFL passing touchdowns leader (2019)
- NFL passer rating leader (2024)
- 2× Bert Bell Award (2019, 2023)
- Heisman Trophy (2016)
- Maxwell Award (2016)
- Walter Camp Award (2016)
- AP College Football Player of the Year (2016)
- SN Player of the Year (2016)
- Unanimous All-American (2016)
- ACC Athlete of the Year (2018)
- 2× ACC Player of the Year (2016, 2017)
- 2× ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017)
- 2× First-team All-ACC (2016, 2017)
- Louisville Cardinals Ring of Honor
- Louisville Cardinals No. 8 retired
; NFL records
- Career rushing yards by a quarterback: 6,173
- Single-season rushing yards by a quarterback: 1,206 (2019)
- Games with a perfect passer rating: 4 (tied){{Refn|With Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger|group=lower-alpha}}
| statseason = 2024
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| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| statvalue1 = 2,586
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 1,678
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 64.9%
| statvalue4 = 166–49
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 20,059
| statlabel6 = Passer rating
| statvalue6 = 102.0
| statlabel7 = Rushing yards
| statvalue7 = 6,173
| statlabel8 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue8 = 33
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Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. (born January 7, 1997) is an American professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2016, and was selected by the Ravens with the final pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. A two-time recipient of the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards, Jackson is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, and the greatest dual-threat quarterback of all-time.{{cite news |last=Banks |first=Paul |title=Robert Griffin III calls Lamar Jackson the greatest dual-threat QB ever |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/07/robert-griffin-iii-calls-lamar-jackson-the-greatest-dual-threat-qb-ever/ |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=USA Today |date=October 7, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Patra |first=Kevin |title=Cam Newton says Ravens' Lamar Jackson is greatest dual threat in NFL history: 'He's got speed that I never had' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cam-newton-says-lamar-jackson-is-greatest-dual-threat-in-nfl-history-he-s-got-speed-that-i-never-had |access-date=January 10, 2025 |work=NFL.com |date=July 5, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Roberson |first=Matthew |title=Can Anyone Catch Lamar Jackson? |url=https://www.gq.com/story/can-anyone-catch-lamar-jackson |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=GQ.com |date=September 5, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Eck |first=Kevin |title=Late for Work: This Generation's 'Big Three' QBs, Including Lamar Jackson, Will Go Down As 'Best Ever' |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-josh-allen-patrick-mahomes-quarterbacks-aaron-rodgers-tom-brady-rashod-bateman-zay-flowers-late-for-work |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=December 18, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Rhoden |first=William |title=Lamar Jackson isn’t just this season’s NFL MVP. He’s the MVP of an idea. |url=https://andscape.com/features/lamar-jackson-isnt-just-this-seasons-nfl-mvp-hes-the-mvp-of-an-idea/ |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=andscape.com |date=January 5, 2025}}
Jackson became the Ravens' starting quarterback during his rookie season after an injury to Joe Flacco, leading the team to a division title and becoming the youngest quarterback to start a playoff game at 21. In his first full season, he led the NFL in touchdown passes and set the single-season rushing record for a quarterback, earning unanimous NFL MVP honors and becoming the fourth Black quarterback to win the award. In 2020, he became the first quarterback with multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons and led the Ravens to a third straight playoff appearance. He secured a second MVP award in 2023 while taking the Ravens to their first AFC Championship Game since 2012. In 2024, Jackson set career highs in passing, became the all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards, and tied the record for most perfect passer rating games with four.
Early life
Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. was born to Felicia Jones and Lamar Jackson Sr. on January 7, 1997.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/3916387/lamar-jackson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419055812/http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/3916387/lamar-jackson |archive-date=April 19, 2018 |access-date=April 6, 2019 |publisher=ESPN}} He grew up in the center of an economically distressed section of Pompano Beach, Florida. Jackson's father died from a heart attack on the same day his grandmother died in 2005, when he was eight years old. Jackson, his younger brother, and two younger sisters were raised by their mother.{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2023 |title=Meet Lamar Jackson, Owner of Play Action Soulfood and More |url=https://shoutoutmiami.com/meet-lamar-jackson-owner-of-play-action-soulfood-and-more/ |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=ShoutOutMiami Magazine}}{{Cite magazine |last=Jones |first=Jonathan |date=April 3, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson, His Mother, and the Plan They've Always Had |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/03/lamar-jackson-mother-felicia-jones-draft-agent-manager-louisville |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128044833/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/03/lamar-jackson-mother-felicia-jones-draft-agent-manager-louisville |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}
Jackson attended public schools and played Pop Warner football in the same Florida league with future teammate Marquise Brown.{{Cite web |title=Marquise Brown |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/player_bios/marquise_brown.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024182229/http://ftp.ravenspr.com/player_bios/marquise_brown.pdf |archive-date=October 24, 2019 |access-date=September 11, 2019 |website=Baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}}{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Childs |date=November 25, 2019 |title=How Lamar Jackson used more than talent to rise from the fields of South Florida: 'He continued to work' |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-origins-20191126-cnqpz2aalfauni6fofhlxvom2y-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128030104/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-origins-20191126-cnqpz2aalfauni6fofhlxvom2y-story.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=The Baltimore Sun}} When he was eight years old, Jackson could throw a football 20 yards. At age 11 Jackson won the South Florida FYFL Super Bowl. Jackson, his brother Jamar and the Northwest Broward Raiders beat the Fort Lauderdale Hurricanes, who had been back-to-back champions with a long winning streak. Jackson was the starting quarterback for the Raiders; but he was also the team's safety and place kicker. The Raiders won 14–6 as Jackson threw two touchdowns and kicked the extra points.{{cite web |last1=Mink |first1=Ryan |title=Cover Story: Why 'Locked In' Lamar Jackson Is Ready to Take the Ravens Farther |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-locked-in-playoffs-cover-story-super-bowl-2023 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=the Baltimore Ravens |access-date=November 6, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=January 16, 2021 |title=Lamar Jackson and his Super Bowl ‘obsession’ |url=https://digitaledition.baltimoresun.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=1ee49811-cda0-443e-8094-0b8ed0893b92 |access-date=November 6, 2024 |website=Baltimoresun.com |publisher=The Baltimore Sun}}
High school
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Jackson started his high school football career relatively late, not being on a team until his junior year of high school.{{cite web|last=DiPentima|first=Ryan|url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2020/01/08/before-nfl-dominance-lamar-jacksons-star-shined-bright-in-palm-beach-county/112141582/|title=Before NFL dominance, Lamar Jackson's star shined bright in Palm Beach County|work=The Palm Beach Post|date=January 8, 2020|accessdate=January 25, 2024}} Jackson attended Santaluces for his first two years of high school, before transferring to Boynton Beach High School in Boynton Beach, Florida.{{Cite news |last=Richardson |first=Shandel |date=April 24, 2018 |title=Former Boynton Beach quarterback Lamar Jackson out to silence NFL doubters |work=Sun-Sentinel |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-lamar-jackson-nfl-draft-20180424-story.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402130810/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-lamar-jackson-nfl-draft-20180424-story.html |archive-date=April 2, 2019}} While there, Jackson was a successful read-option quarterback who could run and throw the ball equally well. He improved passing accuracy and decision-making by watching hours of film each week.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Steve |date=August 30, 2014 |title=4-star QB Lamar Jackson picks U of L |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/recruiting/2014/08/30/four-star-florida-qb-lamar-jackson-picks-louisville/14877079/ |access-date=December 1, 2019 |website=Courier-Journal.com |publisher=USA Today Network}} In two years at Boynton Beach, Jackson threw for 2,263 yards and 31 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also ran for 1,624 yards and 22 touchdowns, and had a quarterback rating of 102.7.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson's Football Stats |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/lamar-jackson/rcOGRBAIEeOZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121171032/http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/lamar-jackson/rcOGRBAIEeOZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm |archive-date=November 21, 2016 |access-date=November 21, 2016 |website=Max Preps}} A touchdown highlight Jackson scored against Village Academy went viral online,{{cite web|last=Curtis|first=Charles|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/09/lamar-jackson-louisville-touchdown-florida-boynton-beach-video|title=Before Lamar Jackson broke records at Louisville, he scored a ridiculous TD in high school|work=USA Today|date=September 10, 2016|accessdate=January 25, 2024}} with The Palm Beach Post{{'}}s Ryan DiPentima detailing:
Without any passing options down field, the dynamic QB rolled to his right, pump faked at the line of scrimmage and then took off for the end zone. He pointed at a Village Academy defender while beating him to the edge and then cut up field. Then, as another defender came flying in to make a tackle at the goal line, he hit the {{sic|breaks|expected=brakes}}. He just ... stopped. As the defender flew by him, Jackson strutted into the end zone and threw his hands up.
Jackson's last high school game came against a nationally ranked Miami Central High School team during the first round of the 2014 Florida High School Football Playoff 6A tournament. Boynton Beach was soundly defeated 49–6, with Jackson throwing two interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Furones |first=David |date=November 15, 2014 |title=Miami Central near perfect against Boynton Beach |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-miami-dade/article3947969.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128030332/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-miami-dade/article3947969.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=The Miami Herald}} He also competed for his high school track team, posting a personal record of 11.45 seconds in the 100 meter dash in one track meet.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=7077493 |access-date=May 31, 2019 |website=Athletic.net}} Jackson was named the Lou Groza Palm Beach County High School Player of the Year in 2014.{{Cite web |title=Local Awards: Player of the Year {{!}} PB Sports Commission – Lou Groza |url=https://www.lougrozaaward.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pages.playeroftheyear&page_id=20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916010124/https://www.lougrozaaward.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pages.playeroftheyear&page_id=20 |archive-date=September 16, 2021 |access-date=September 16, 2021 |website=Lou Groza Award}}
Jackson was rated three stars by ESPN.com and 247Sports, but four stars by Rivals.com.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson, JUNIOR Quarterback, Louisville |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/lamar-jackson-11343?view=cv |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} Despite the disagreement by recruiting companies over his caliber, he received offers from both Power Five schools like Louisville, Florida, Auburn, and Clemson, and mid-major programs like Akron, Western Kentucky, and Marshall.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson – Football Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/188724/lamar-jackson |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} All of the major recruiting companies listed Jackson as a top 20 dual-threat quarterback, with 247Sports ranking him as high as #12.{{Cite web |title=2015 Top Dual-Threat Quarterback Recruits |url=https://247sports.com/season/2015-football/compositerecruitrankings/?institutiongroup=highschool&position=dual |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} Jackson's in-state ranking also varied greatly, from as high as #51 from Rivals to as low as #80 by ESPN. Jackson visited only four schools (Louisville, Florida, Nebraska, and Mississippi State), and, after it appeared he might sign with Florida, Jackson ultimately committed to the University of Louisville. Head coach Bobby Petrino promised Jackson's mother that her son would be playing quarterback and nothing else.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Steve |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Four-star Florida QB Lamar Jackson picks Louisville |url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/recruiting/2014/08/30/four-star-florida-qb-lamar-jackson-picks-louisville/14877079/ |access-date=December 11, 2016 |website=Courier-Journal |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130729/https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/recruiting/2014/08/30/four-star-florida-qb-lamar-jackson-picks-louisville/14877079/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Dorsey |first=Steve |date=February 4, 2015 |title=Gator bait? QB Lamar Jackson fakes Florida, goes Louisville |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/football/palm-beach/fl-palm-boynton-beach-signings-0205-20150204-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127225151/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/highschool/football/palm-beach/fl-palm-boynton-beach-signings-0205-20150204-story.html |archive-date=January 27, 2017 |access-date=December 11, 2016 |website=Sun Sentinel}}
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| rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="7"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | |||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | |
| 2013
| 9 || 9 || 70 || 163 || 42.9 || 1,264 || 19 || 6 || 93.7 || 102 || 960 || 9.4 || 10 | |||||||||||||
| 2014
| 7 || 7 || 53 || 98 || 54.1 || 999 || 12 || 3 || 116.5 || 90 || 664 || 7.4 || 12 | |||||||||||||
| [https://www.maxpreps.com/fl/boynton-beach/boynton-beach-tigers/athletes/lamar-jackson/football/stats/?careerid=1h00f7urlcp77 Career] | 16 | 16 | 123 | 261 | 47.1 | 2,263 | 31 | 9 | 102.7 | 192 | 1,624 | 8.5 | 22 |
College career
=2015 season =
As a freshman at Louisville in 2015 (he was a communications major{{Cite web |title=LAMAR JACKSON |url=http://www.ravenspr.com/player_bios/lamar_jackson.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022060630/http://www.ravenspr.com/player_bios/lamar_jackson.pdf |archive-date=October 22, 2019 |access-date=February 2, 2020 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}}), Jackson played in 12 games and made eight starts in the Cardinals' 8–5 season.{{Cite web |title=2015 Louisville Cardinals Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/2015.html |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} One of those starts was Louisville's first game of the season against #6 Auburn. On the first play of the game, Jackson threw an interception{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Lamar |date=November 3, 2016 |title=Game On |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/lamar-jackson-game-on |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=The Players' Tribune}}{{Cite web |title=Auburn 31–24 Louisville (Sep 5, 2015) Play-by-Play |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/400603829 |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} and Louisville ultimately lost that game 31–24 with Jackson rushing for 106 yards. During the season, he completed 135-of-247 passes for 1,840 yards with 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions and ran for 960 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-jackson-1/gamelog/2015 |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Adelson |first=Andrea |date=January 14, 2016 |title=Behind Lamar Jackson, expectations rising at Louisville |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/124610/behind-lamar-jackson-expectations-rising-at-louisville |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630080037/http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/124610/behind-lamar-jackson-expectations-rising-at-louisville |archive-date=June 30, 2016 |access-date=December 11, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}} Jackson was named the MVP of the 2015 Music City Bowl after passing for 227 yards with two touchdowns and rushing for a Music City Bowl-record 226 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Fornelli |first=Tom |date=December 30, 2015 |title=Lamar Jackson introduces himself to the world in Music City Bowl win |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/lamar-jackson-introduces-himself-to-the-world-in-music-city-bowl-win/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127224752/http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/lamar-jackson-introduces-himself-to-the-world-in-music-city-bowl-win/ |archive-date=January 27, 2017 |access-date=December 11, 2016 |website=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Clements |first=Ron |date=December 31, 2015 |title=Music City Monster: Louisville's Lamar Jackson unstoppable against Texas A&M |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/lamar-jackson-music-city-bowl-stats-louisville-texas-am/t8glmgqc6en0z3vdrgu6aixs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117192337/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/lamar-jackson-music-city-bowl-stats-louisville-texas-am/t8glmgqc6en0z3vdrgu6aixs |archive-date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=December 11, 2016 |website=Sporting News}}
=2016 season=
During the first game of his sophomore year, against the Charlotte 49ers, Jackson set a university record for total touchdowns with eight, all of them in the first half.{{Cite news |last=Easterling |first=Luke |date=September 2, 2016 |title=Watch Louisville's Lamar Jackson score eight first-half touchdowns |work=USA Today |url=https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2016/09/02/watch-louisvilles-lamar-jackson-score-eight-first-half-touchdowns/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232401/https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2016/09/02/watch-louisvilles-lamar-jackson-score-eight-first-half-touchdowns/ |archive-date=October 29, 2018}} Against Syracuse, Jackson completed 20 of 39 passes for 411 yards, a touchdown, and an interception to go along with 199 rushing yards and four touchdowns, with all five touchdowns coming in the first half as the Cardinals routed the Orange 62–28.{{Cite news |last=Kekis |first=John |date=September 10, 2016 |title=Jackson leads No. 13 Louisville past Syracuse, 62–28 |work=AP NEWS |url=https://apnews.com/ff645725213d49aabdb3bb98cf5571c8/Jackson-leads-No.-13-Louisville-past-Syracuse,-62-28 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130720/https://apnews.com/ff645725213d49aabdb3bb98cf5571c8/Jackson-leads-No.-13-Louisville-past-Syracuse,-62-28 |url-status=live }} One of those touchdowns came when he hurdled over a Syracuse defender into the end zone.{{Cite news |last=Crawford |first=Eric |date=September 6, 2019 |title=The rise and fall of Louisville football—through games vs. Florida State |publisher=WDRB |url=https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford-the-rise-and-fall-of-louisville-football--/article_1072f4e0-da0f-11e9-b4e6-63319a095fef.html |access-date=September 15, 2021 |archive-date=December 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216194238/https://www.wdrb.com/sports/crawford-the-rise-and-fall-of-louisville-football--/article_1072f4e0-da0f-11e9-b4e6-63319a095fef.html |url-status=live }}
Against #2 Florida State, Jackson completed 13-of-20 passes for 216 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in addition to 146 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He scored four of the five total touchdowns in the first half in a 63–20 rout of the Seminoles, the most points that the Seminoles had ever surrendered at the time. The game made Jackson the Heisman front runner,{{Cite news |last=Culpepper |first=Chuck |date=December 10, 2016 |title=Lamar Jackson's Heisman Trophy triumph a story over 20 years in the making |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/12/10/lamar-jacksons-heisman-trophy-triumph-a-story-over-20-years-in-the-making/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212122649/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/12/10/lamar-jacksons-heisman-trophy-triumph-a-story-over-20-years-in-the-making/ |archive-date=December 12, 2016}} and gave the Cardinals a #3 ranking, their highest since 2006.{{Cite news |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=September 17, 2016 |title=Lamar Jackson accounts for five TDs in 63–20 rout of FSU |publisher=National Football League |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-accounts-for-five-tds-in-63-20-rout-of-fsu-0ap3000000703928 |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232442/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000703928/article/lamar-jackson-accounts-for-five-tds-in-6320-rout-of-fsu |archive-date=October 29, 2018}}{{Cite web |title=Louisville Cardinals AP Poll History |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/polls.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232453/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/polls.html |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} Against Marshall, Jackson completed 24 of 44 passes for 417 yards and five touchdowns, and had 62 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite news |last=Parr |first=Dan |date=September 24, 2016 |title=Louisville's Lamar Jackson scores 7 TDs in rout of Marshall |publisher=National Football League |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000708511/article/louisvilles-lamar-jackson-scores-7-tds-in-rout-of-marshall |url-status=dead |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232432/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000708511/article/louisvilles-lamar-jackson-scores-7-tds-in-rout-of-marshall |archive-date=October 29, 2018}} Against #5 Clemson, Louisville's offense totaled 586 yards, with Jackson accounting for 295 passing yards, 162 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns (one passing, two rushing). The Cardinals eventually lost the game 42–36.{{Cite news |last=Patterson |first=Chip |date=October 2, 2016 |title=Clemson shows it still has guts in surviving epic performance from Lamar Jackson |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/clemson-shows-it-still-has-guts-in-surviving-epic-performance-from-lamar-jackson/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030035435/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/clemson-shows-it-still-has-guts-in-surviving-epic-performance-from-lamar-jackson/ |archive-date=October 30, 2018}} On December 8, Jackson was awarded the Walter Camp Award as the player of the year and the Maxwell Award as the best all-around player in college football.{{Cite news |date=December 9, 2016 |title=Louisville QB Lamar Jackson wins Camp, Maxwell awards |work=Boston Globe |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/colleges/2016/12/08/louisville-lamar-jackson-wins-camp-maxwell-awards/4qZvPBj2K4yec8VCLXGAWI/story.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220090413/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/colleges/2016/12/08/louisville-lamar-jackson-wins-camp-maxwell-awards/4qZvPBj2K4yec8VCLXGAWI/story.html |archive-date=December 20, 2016}}
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On December 10, 2016, Jackson was selected as the 2016 Heisman Trophy winner over fellow finalists Deshaun Watson, Dede Westbrook, Jabrill Peppers, and Baker Mayfield.{{Cite web |title=2016 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2016.html |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Jackson became Louisville's first Heisman Trophy winner in school history, and the youngest-ever recipient of the award at the age of 19 years and 337 days.{{Cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Jill |last2=Almasy |first2=Steve |date=December 11, 2016 |title=Louisville's Lamar Jackson wins Heisman |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2016/12/10/sport/heisman-trophy/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212011523/http://edition.cnn.com/2016/12/10/sport/heisman-trophy/index.html |archive-date=December 12, 2016 |access-date=December 11, 2016 |website=CNN.com}}{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson 2016 |url=https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/lamar-jackson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128101845/https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/lamar-jackson/ |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2019 |website=heisman.com |publisher=Heisman Trust}}{{Cite web |last=Geiser |first=Bradley |date=October 2, 2019 |title=The 5 Youngest Heisman Trophy Winners Reveal Growing Trend |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/the-5-youngest-heisman-trophy-winners-reveal-growing-trend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210172351/https://www.sportscasting.com/the-5-youngest-heisman-trophy-winners-reveal-growing-trend/ |archive-date=December 10, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2019 |website=sportscasting.com |publisher=EndGame360}} He finished Louisville's 9–4 season with 3,543 passing yards, 30 passing touchdowns, and nine interceptions to go along with 260 carries for 1,571 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-jackson-1/gamelog/2016 |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2016 Louisville Cardinals Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/2016.html |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
Aside from nationally recognized awards, Jackson also won prestigious awards within the University of Louisville. In 2017, he won a Louie for being named the Adidas High Performance Male Athlete of the Year for his outstanding sophomore campaign. Jackson also won a Louie for Play of the Year after the leap he made in the 2016 Syracuse game.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Steve |date=April 18, 2017 |title=Lamar Jackson a big winner at U of L 'Louie' awards |work=The Courier-Journal |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/04/18/lamar-jackson-big-winner-louie-awards/100594412/ |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130731/https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/04/18/lamar-jackson-big-winner-louie-awards/100594412/ |url-status=live }}
=2017 season=
When Jackson entered the 2017 season, his fan base and media had high expectations of his performance. College GameDay announced their return to the University of Louisville to host the opening matchup on September 16 between the returning National Champions, Clemson Tigers, and the Cardinals. Despite the 47–21 blowout the Tigers achieved,{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2017 |title=No. 3 Clemson blows out Jackson and No. 14 Louisville, 47–21 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400937461 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106005929/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400937461 |archive-date=November 6, 2017 |access-date=January 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Jackson did not let the numbers affect his playing ability. His remarkable statistics for the season resulted in Jackson being a Heisman finalist for the 2017 season. He finished in third place in the Heisman voting, losing out to Baker Mayfield and Bryce Love.{{Cite web |title=2017 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2017.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232528/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2017.html |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=Sports Reference}} Jackson played in 13 games, finishing with 3,660 passing yards for 27 touchdowns and 10 interceptions to go along with 232 carries for 1,601 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in the Cardinals' 8–5 season.{{Cite web |title=Lamar Jackson 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-jackson-1/gamelog/2017 |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2017 Louisville Cardinals Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/2017.html |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Yang |first=Nicole |date=April 23, 2018 |title=Patriots are reportedly 'intrigued and impressed' after hosting Lamar Jackson |work=Boston Globe |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/04/23/patriots-are-reportedly-intrigued-and-impressed-after-hosting-lamar-jackson/ze6pXDIS5Riy7fxfYjEl9M/story.html |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030035541/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/04/23/patriots-are-reportedly-intrigued-and-impressed-after-hosting-lamar-jackson/ze6pXDIS5Riy7fxfYjEl9M/story.html |archive-date=October 30, 2018}}
Following the 2017–18 school year, Jackson was named the men's ACC Athlete of the Year for all conference sports, sharing honors with women's winner Arike Ogunbowale of Notre Dame basketball.{{Cite web |date=July 5, 2018 |title=Louisville's Jackson, Notre Dame's Ogunbowale Voted ACC Athletes of the Year |url=http://theacc.com/news/2018/7/5/general-louisvilles-jackson-notre-dames-ogunbowale-voted-acc-athletes-of-the-year.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709175147/http://www.theacc.com/news/2018/7/5/general-louisvilles-jackson-notre-dames-ogunbowale-voted-acc-athletes-of-the-year.aspx |archive-date=July 9, 2018 |access-date=July 6, 2018 |publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference}}
=College statistics=
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| 13 || 13 || 230 || 409 || 56.2 || 3,543 || 30 || 9 || 148.8 || 260 || 1,571 || 6.0 || 21 | |||||||||||||
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| 13 || 13 || 254 || 430 || 59.1 || 3,660 || 27 || 10 || 146.6 || 232 || 1,601 || 6.9 || 18 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/lamar-jackson-1.html Career] | 38 | 34 | 619 | 1,086 | 57.0 | 9,043 | 69 | 27 | 142.9 | 655 | 4,132 | 6.3 | 50 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
On January 5, 2018, Jackson announced that he would enter the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 5, 2018 |title=Louisville QB Lamar Jackson intends to enter 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/louisville-qb-lamar-jackson-intends-to-enter-2018-nfl-draft-0ap3000000902980 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715235706/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000902980/article/louisville-qb-lamar-jackson-intends-to-enter-2018-nfl-draft |archive-date=July 15, 2018 |access-date=January 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League}} Many draft pundits doubted Jackson's quarterback abilities and suggested that he switch positions to wide receiver due to his athleticism, but Jackson remained adamant about his intention to play quarterback professionally. Jackson declined to run drills such as the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine, in order to focus on displaying his passing skills.{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Jarrett |date=March 2, 2018 |title=It's insulting to suggest Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson should switch to wide receiver |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2018/03/02/insulting-louisville-quarterback-lamar-jackson-switch-wide-receiver/391256002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228130801/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2018/03/02/insulting-louisville-quarterback-lamar-jackson-switch-wide-receiver/391256002/ |archive-date=December 28, 2018 |access-date=December 27, 2018 |publisher=USA Today Sports}} Jackson reportedly clocked in a 4.34 40 yard dash time in 2017 at Louisville.{{Cite web|last=McCarty|first=Andrew|date=March 9, 2017|title=Lamar Jackson Ran A Blazing Time In The 40-Yard Dash|url=https://thespun.com/college-football/lamar-jackson-ran-a-blazing-time-in-the-40-yard-dash|access-date=April 24, 2021|website=The Spun|language=en-US|archive-date=April 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424211821/https://thespun.com/college-football/lamar-jackson-ran-a-blazing-time-in-the-40-yard-dash|url-status=live}}
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=2018 season=
{{see also|2018 Baltimore Ravens season}}
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Jackson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the 32nd overall pick in the draft, after trading up for the selection with the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=April 26, 2018 |title=Ravens trade up to take Lamar Jackson at No. 32 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-trade-up-to-take-lamar-jackson-at-no-32-0ap3000000929151 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428234719/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000929151/article/ravens-trade-up-to-take-lamar-jackson-at-no-32 |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 28, 2018 |publisher=National Football League}}{{Cite news |last=Redmond |first=Lisa |date=May 14, 2018 |title=Vegas odds against Lamar Jackson starting for Ravens in 2018 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/vegas-odds-against-lamar-jackson-starting-ravens-2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202191205/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/vegas-odds-against-lamar-jackson-starting-ravens-2018 |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |access-date=May 28, 2018 |work=NBC Sports Washington}} He was the fifth quarterback selected that year.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427183814/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |archive-date=April 27, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On June 5, 2018, Jackson signed his rookie contract, reportedly worth $9.47 million with a $4.97 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=June 5, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson signs rookie contract with Ravens |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-signs-rookie-contract-with-ravens-0ap3000000935824 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614160937/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000935824/article/lamar-jackson-signs-rookie-contract-with-ravens |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
Jackson made his NFL debut relieving starting quarterback Joe Flacco in the second half of the season-opening 47–3 victory over the Buffalo Bills, finishing with 24 passing yards and 39 rushing yards.{{Cite news |last=Lourim |first=Jake |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson plays plenty in NFL debut as Baltimore Ravens win big |work=The Courier-Journal |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2018/09/09/lamar-jackson-ravens-nfl-debut-stats/1249989002/ |access-date=October 1, 2018}} During a narrow Week 7 24–23 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Jackson scored his first NFL touchdown on a one-yard rush.{{Cite magazine |last=Jones |first=Kaelen |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson Scores First Career TD vs. Saints |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/10/21/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-scores-first-career-td-saints |url-status=live |access-date=October 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025185858/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/10/21/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-scores-first-career-td-saints |archive-date=October 25, 2018}} In the next game against the Carolina Panthers, Jackson completed four of five passes for 46 yards and his first NFL touchdown, a 26-yard completion to fellow rookie tight end Hayden Hurst, in relief of Flacco during the fourth quarter of a 36–21 loss.{{Cite news |last=Oestreicher |first=Kevin |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Watch: QB Lamar Jackson throws 1st NFL touchdown pass |work=Ravens Wire |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/28/watch-qb-lamar-jackson-throws-1st-nfl-touchdown-pass/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029030821/https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/28/watch-qb-lamar-jackson-throws-1st-nfl-touchdown-pass/ |archive-date=October 29, 2018}}
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During a Week 11 24–21 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson made his first NFL start in place of the injured Joe Flacco, who injured his hip two weeks prior against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=November 9, 2018 |title=Reports: Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has hip injury, could lead to Lamar Jackson's first start |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-joe-flacco-injury-lamar-jackson-20181109-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116063439/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-joe-flacco-injury-lamar-jackson-20181109-story.html |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=November 16, 2018 |website=baltimoresun.com}} Jackson completed 13-of-19 passes for 150 yards and an interception and rushed for 117 yards, which was a Ravens franchise record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game.{{Cite news |last=Hudson |first=Jamar |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson has 117 rushing yards in win |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/what-rush-lamar-jackson-ran-117-yards-win |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051349/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/what-rush-lamar-jackson-ran-117-yards-win |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |access-date=November 20, 2018 |work=NBC Sports Washington}} In the next game against the Oakland Raiders, he threw for 178 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions while also rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens won by a score of 34–17.{{Cite news |last=Ginsburg |first=David |date=November 25, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson, Gus Edwards and Baltimore Ravens run over Oakland Raiders |work=The Denver Post |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/25/baltimore-ravens-oakland-raiders-week-12/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051456/https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/25/baltimore-ravens-oakland-raiders-week-12/ |archive-date=December 1, 2018}} The following week against the Atlanta Falcons, Jackson passed for 125 yards and rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown in a 26–16 road victory.{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=December 2, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson Remains Undefeated as Starter as Ravens Beat Falcons 26–16 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2808877-lamar-jackson-remains-undefeated-as-starter-as-ravens-beat-falcons-26-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215172608/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2808877-lamar-jackson-remains-undefeated-as-starter-as-ravens-beat-falcons-26-16 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}
During a Week 14 24–27 overtime road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson had his first two-touchdown game as he threw for 147 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 67 yards.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=December 9, 2018 |title=Instant analysis: Ravens fall apart late, fade in overtime of wild 27–24 loss to Chiefs |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-chiefs-20181209-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210141121/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-chiefs-20181209-story.html |archive-date=December 10, 2018 |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=The Baltimore Sun}} Two weeks later, Jackson helped the Ravens defeat the Los Angeles Chargers, completing 12 of 22 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown in a 22–10 upset victory.{{Cite magazine |date=December 23, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson leads Ravens to 22–10 victory over Chargers |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/23/lamar-jackson-baltimore-ravens-chargers-playoff-picture |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051417/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/23/lamar-jackson-baltimore-ravens-chargers-playoff-picture |archive-date=January 1, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |agency=Associated Press}} In the regular-season finale against fellow rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns, Jackson passed for 179 yards and rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns, despite fumbling a third potential touchdown at the goal line, as the Ravens narrowly beat the Browns 26–24 to clinch the AFC North title.{{Cite web |last=Wagner-McGough, Sean |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Browns vs. Ravens final score, takeaways: Baltimore holds off Baker Mayfield's final charge to win AFC North |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-vs-ravens-final-score-takeaways-baltimore-holds-off-baker-mayfields-final-charge-to-win-afc-north/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406130006/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-vs-ravens-final-score-takeaways-baltimore-holds-off-baker-mayfields-final-charge-to-win-afc-north/ |archive-date=April 6, 2019 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=CBS Sports}} In the seven regular season games in which Jackson had started, the Ravens went 6–1 to close out the 2018 season.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson leads Ravens to first postseason berth since 2014 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25650325/rookie-qb-lamar-jackson-leads-baltimore-ravens-afc-north-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411231807/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25650325/rookie-qb-lamar-jackson-leads-baltimore-ravens-afc-north-title |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=September 19, 2019 |publisher=ESPN}} Overall, he finished the season with 1,201 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, and three interceptions.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/passing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123011741/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/passing.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Jackson also led all quarterbacks with 695 rushing yards and added five rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Rushing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123223753/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/rushing.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=January 23, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
Taking the field on the day before his 22nd birthday, Jackson became the youngest quarterback to start an NFL playoff game in a Wild Card rematch against the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite being held to just 25 passing yards at one point in the fourth quarter by a stout Chargers defense, Jackson then passed for two touchdowns in four minutes to bring the Ravens back from a 20-point deficit to within a touchdown. After forcing the Chargers to punt with less than a minute left, the Ravens had one last chance to win the game down six points, but Jackson was strip-sacked by Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. With the Chargers recovering the ball, the Ravens lost 23–17 and were knocked out of the playoffs. Jackson finished the game completing 14 of 29 passes for 194 yards, the two aforementioned touchdowns, and an interception while rushing for 54 yards and losing a fumble.{{Cite news |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=January 6, 2019 |title=At the end of a breakthrough rookie season, quarterback Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens needing more |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-chargers-lamar-jackson-20190106-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612083321/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-chargers-lamar-jackson-20190106-story.html |archive-date=June 12, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |work=The Baltimore Sun}}{{Cite news |last=Pennington |first=Bill |date=January 6, 2019 |title=Chargers' Defense Stifles Ravens in Wild-Card Playoff Win |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/06/sports/chargers-ravens-nfl-playoffs.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202123322/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/06/sports/chargers-ravens-nfl-playoffs.html |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}
Once the 2018 season ended, the Ravens' coaching staff decided to abandon the offensive strategy that had been designed for Joe Flacco and create a new offensive philosophy centered around the specific skills of Jackson. That philosophy included changing every play in the playbook, the terminology used and drafting players or acquiring free agents that would complement Jackson's skills.{{Cite news |last=Kilgore |first=Adam |date=June 25, 2019 |title=The Ravens are all-in on Lamar Jackson, and their remade offense proves it |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/06/25/ravens-are-all-in-lamar-jackson-their-remade-offense-proves-it/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729145356/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/06/25/ravens-are-all-in-lamar-jackson-their-remade-offense-proves-it/ |archive-date=July 29, 2019 |access-date=August 2, 2019 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}{{Cite news |last=Bonesteel |first=Matt |date=May 24, 2019 |title=The Ravens completely changed their offense without telling Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/24/ravens-completely-changed-their-offense-without-telling-lamar-jackson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229165942/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/24/ravens-completely-changed-their-offense-without-telling-lamar-jackson/ |archive-date=December 29, 2019 |access-date=May 31, 2019 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}
=2019: First MVP=
{{see also|2019 Baltimore Ravens season}}
During the season-opening 59–10 road victory over the Miami Dolphins, Jackson completed 17-of-20 passes for career-highs of 324 yards and five touchdowns, making him the youngest quarterback to achieve a perfect passer rating.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – September 8th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909080mia.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115114742/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909080mia.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=September 9, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Jackson was named the American Football Conference (AFC) Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson joined an elite group of Super Bowl winning quarterbacks with Week 1 performance |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-joined-an-elite-group-of-super-bowl-winning-quarterbacks-with-week-1-performance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923145920/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-joined-an-elite-group-of-super-bowl-winning-quarterbacks-with-week-1-performance/ |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott among Players of the Week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001053523/article/lamar-jackson-dak-prescott-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916182609/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001053523/article/lamar-jackson-dak-prescott-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=September 16, 2019 |access-date=September 14, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} In the next game against the Arizona Cardinals, Jackson threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 120 yards as the Ravens won by a score of 23–17.{{Cite web |title=Cardinals v Ravens |url=https://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2019091500/2019/REG2/cardinals@ravens |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916033301/https://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2019091500/2019/REG2/cardinals@ravens |archive-date=September 16, 2019 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} His two touchdown passes set the Ravens' franchise record for the most touchdown passes in the team's first two games of a season.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Ravens' Jackson sets team record with 7th TD |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27622058/ravens-jackson-sets-team-record-7th-td |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918015800/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27622058/ravens-jackson-sets-team-record-7th-td |archive-date=September 18, 2019 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Jackson became the first player in NFL history to pass for more than 250 yards and rush for 120 yards in a single game.{{Cite web |last=Platko |first=Frank J. |date=September 16, 2019 |title=Ravens vs. Cardinals: By the numbers |url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2019/9/16/20867757/ravens-vs-cardinals-by-the-numbers-baltimore-arizona-mark-andrews |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918062505/https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2019/9/16/20867757/ravens-vs-cardinals-by-the-numbers-baltimore-arizona-mark-andrews |archive-date=September 18, 2019 |access-date=September 16, 2019 |website=Baltimore Beatdown |publisher=SB Nation}} The following week against the Kansas City Chiefs, he completed 22-of-43 passes for 267 yards and rushed for 46 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the season as the Ravens lost on the road by a score of 23–17.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs – September 22nd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909220kan.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003154433/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909220kan.htm |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |access-date=September 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
During a Week 4 40–25 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Jackson threw for 247 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions while also rushing for 66 yards.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2019 |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 29th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909290rav.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007004309/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909290rav.htm |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jackson completed 19-of-28 passes for 161 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions as the Ravens won by a score of 26–23 in overtime.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910060pit.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104140449/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910060pit.htm |archive-date=January 4, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The following week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson finished with 236 passing yards, 152 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown during the 23–17 victory.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2019 |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – October 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910130rav.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014154221/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910130rav.htm |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |access-date=October 14, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He also became the first player in NFL history to pass for more than 200 yards and rush for 150 yards in a regular-season game,{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson sets records in dual-threat performance |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-sets-records-in-dual-threat-performance-0ap3000001065681 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014173410/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001065681/article/lamar-jackson-sets-records-in-dualthreat-performance |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |access-date=October 14, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} and had more rushing yards than any player at any position in Week 6.{{Cite web |title=2019 Week 6 Leaders |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/week_6.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224042237/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/week_6.htm |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=December 24, 2019}} During a Week 7 30–16 road victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Jackson finished with 143 passing yards and 116 rushing yards with a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Jackson's legs, Ravens defense roll past Seahawks 30–16 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127985 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021005716/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127985 |archive-date=October 21, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} After a Week 8 bye, the Ravens faced the unbeaten New England Patriots. In that game, Jackson threw for 163 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns during the 37–20 victory.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2019 |title=Unbeaten no more, Patriots fall to Jackson and Ravens 37–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127899 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105152057/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127899 |archive-date=November 5, 2019 |access-date=November 4, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} For his performance, Jackson earned his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001073900 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106200441/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001073900/article/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=November 6, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
In the next game, the Ravens routed the Bengals on the road 49–13 with Jackson throwing for 223 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown, finishing with a perfect passer rating. He became only the second player in NFL history to produce two perfect passer ratings in the same season.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson joins elite club with perfect passer rating |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28051772/lamar-jackson-joins-elite-club-perfect-passer-rating |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110222131/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28051772/lamar-jackson-joins-elite-club-perfect-passer-rating |archive-date=November 10, 2019 |access-date=November 11, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Jackson joined Aaron Rodgers (2019) and Joe Montana (1989) as the only players in the Super Bowl era with 15-plus completions, 3-plus passing touchdowns, 1-plus rushing touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating in a single game.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson adds signature moment to MVP resume |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-adds-signature-moment-to-mvp-resume-0ap3000001075838 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114134955/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001075838/article/lamar-jackson-adds-signature-moment-to-mvp-resume |archive-date=November 14, 2019 |access-date=November 20, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} Jackson also earned his third total, and second consecutive, AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, matching his predecessor Joe Flacco's career total.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson takes second straight AFC offensive player of the week |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/13/lamar-jackson-takes-another-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113170158/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/13/lamar-jackson-takes-another-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week/ |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=ProFootballTalk}}
During a Week 11 41–7 blowout victory over the Houston Texans, Jackson became the first quarterback in franchise history to throw four or more touchdowns in a game multiple times during the regular season after he threw for 222 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Purdum |first=David |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson favored by Las Vegas to win MVP |url=https://www.espn.com/sports-betting/story/_/id/28108572/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-favored-las-vegas-win-mvp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119203517/https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/28108572/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-favored-las-vegas-win-mvp |archive-date=November 19, 2019 |access-date=November 18, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Jackson also rushed for 86 yards in the victory over the Texans, making him the only quarterback in NFL history to rush for more than 60 yards in seven consecutive games.{{Cite web |last=Reed |first=Jesse |title=LAMAR JACKSON MAKES NFL HISTORY SURPASSING MICHAEL VICK IN RECORD BOOKS |url=https://sportsnaut.com/2019/11/lamar-jackson-makes-nfl-history-surpassing-michael-vick-in-record-books/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118203426/https://sportsnaut.com/2019/11/lamar-jackson-makes-nfl-history-surpassing-michael-vick-in-record-books/ |archive-date=November 18, 2019 |access-date=November 20, 2019 |website=sportsnaut.com |date=November 17, 2019 |publisher=SPORTSNAUT, LLC}} In the next game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jackson threw for 169 yards and five touchdowns while also adding 95 rushing yards during the 45–6 road victory, making him the first player with that many touchdowns in a Monday Night Football debut and the youngest player with multiple five touchdown passing games in NFL history.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson throws 5 TDs, rushes for 95 yards in 45–6 rout vs. Rams |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28165258/lamar-jackson-throws-5-tds-rushes-95-yards-45-6-rout-vs-rams |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128064255/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28165258/lamar-jackson-throws-5-tds-rushes-95-yards-45-6-rout-vs-rams |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 26, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Jackson earned his fourth AFC Offensive Player of the Week award due to his performance.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, Chris Godwin among players of the week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001081160/article/lamar-jackson-chris-godwin-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127214851/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001081160/article/lamar-jackson-chris-godwin-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=November 27, 2019 |access-date=November 27, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He was named the AFC's Player of the Month for November.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 5, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson among Players of the Month for Nov. |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-among-players-of-the-month-for-nov-0ap3000001084114 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205135346/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001084114/article/lamar-jackson-among-players-of-the-month-for-nov |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} The following week against the San Francisco 49ers, Jackson finished with 105 passing yards, 101 rushing yards, and two total touchdowns as the Ravens won 20–17,{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=December 1, 2019 |title=Ravens Outlast 49ers With a Strong Finishing Kick |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/01/sports/football/ravens-49ers-score-lamar-jackson.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211032119/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/01/sports/football/ravens-49ers-score-lamar-jackson.html |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |access-date=December 11, 2019 |website=The New York Times}} and Jackson became the first quarterback in NFL history with four 100-yard rushing games in a season.{{Cite web |title=100-yard QB rushers, by season |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/ksRrn |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=December 24, 2019 |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130811/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=ksRrn |url-status=live }}
During a Week 14 24–17 road victory against the Buffalo Bills, he had 145 passing yards, three touchdowns, and an interception to go along with 40 rushing yards.{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills – December 8th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912080buf.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115120330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912080buf.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=December 14, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Jackson also became the first quarterback since Michael Vick to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season.{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson hits 1,000 rushing yards, but Bills stay close |url=https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/12/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-hits-1000-rushing-yards-but-bills-stay-close-1st-half-highlights.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211033755/https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/12/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-hits-1000-rushing-yards-but-bills-stay-close-1st-half-highlights.html |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |access-date=December 11, 2019 |website=PennLive}} In the next game against the New York Jets, Jackson had 212 passing yards for five touchdowns to go along with eight carries for 86 yards during the 42–21 victory, breaking Vick's single-season rushing record for a quarterback.{{Cite web|last=Mink|first=Ryan|date=December 12, 2019|title=Michael Vick's Quarterback Rushing Record|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-s-quarterback-rushing-record|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213052043/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-s-quarterback-rushing-record|archive-date=December 13, 2019|access-date=December 13, 2019|website=baltimoreravens.com|publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} Jackson's five passing touchdowns in the game made him the sixth player since the merger to have three games with at least five passing touchdowns in a season, and tied the Ravens franchise season record with 33.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens – December 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912120rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209224246/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912120rav.htm |archive-date=December 9, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |last1=Kerr |first1=Jeff |last2=Wagner-McGough |first2=Sean |date=December 13, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson has another five touchdown game as Baltimore rolls |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-at-ravens-final-score-lamar-jackson-has-another-five-touchdown-game-as-baltimore-rolls/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214051148/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jets-at-ravens-final-score-lamar-jackson-has-another-five-touchdown-game-as-baltimore-rolls/live/ |archive-date=December 14, 2019 |access-date=December 14, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com}} Jackson was named AFC Player of the Week for his performance against the Jets. The following week against the Browns, Jackson was held to 38 passing yards and a lost fumble in the first 28 minutes, before exploding for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the last two minutes before halftime. He added a third touchdown pass in the second half of the 31–15 road victory, setting the Ravens single season record for touchdown passes at 36,{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson sets TD record as Ravens get No. 1 seed |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28353194/lamar-jackson-sets-td-record-ravens-get-no-1-seed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222212410/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28353194/lamar-jackson-sets-td-record-ravens-get-no-1-seed |archive-date=December 22, 2019 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} finishing with 238 passing yards and 103 rushing yards.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Ravens vs. Browns – Play-By-Play – December 22, 2019 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=401127904 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224071759/https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=401127904 |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=December 23, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} On the day after the Ravens' victory over the Browns, and due to the Ravens' having clinched home-field advantage, head coach John Harbaugh announced that Jackson, guard Marshal Yanda, safety Earl Thomas, and defensive tackle Brandon Williams would be inactive for the Week 17 game against the Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=December 23, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens starters will sit out regular-season finale vs. Steelers |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-steelers-20191223-nwow2wzic5eqrkkznolebthb2m-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224084826/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-steelers-20191223-nwow2wzic5eqrkkznolebthb2m-story.html |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=December 24, 2019 |website=The Baltimore Sun}} Even without playing in the Ravens' final game, Jackson led all quarterbacks with 36 touchdown passes and a QBR of 81.10; he also led all rushers with a 6.9 yards per carry average.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/leaders.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105220654/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/leaders.htm |archive-date=January 5, 2020 |access-date=December 31, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |publisher=Pro Football Reference}} During the 2019 season, Jackson was also first with 43 total touchdowns and a 9.0 passing touchdown percentage.{{Cite web |title=8 Lamar Jackson Bio |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |access-date=November 29, 2019 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130718/http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |url-status=live }}
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Jackson was the starting quarterback at the 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. He threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and was named the offensive Most Valuable Player. Jackson became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start a Pro Bowl game.{{Cite web |last=DiRocco |first=Michael |date=January 26, 2020 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson named Offensive MVP at Pro Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28571114/ravens-lamar-jackson-named-offensive-mvp-pro-bowl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127044027/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28571114/ravens-lamar-jackson-named-offensive-mvp-pro-bowl |archive-date=January 27, 2020 |access-date=January 27, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}
Jackson was voted the MVP of the 2019 season.{{Cite web |last=Jamison |first=Hensley |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson unanimous pick for NFL MVP after historic season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28614953/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-unanimous-pick-nfl-mvp-historic-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202170347/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28614953/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-unanimous-pick-nfl-mvp-historic-season |archive-date=February 2, 2020 |access-date=February 2, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} He became the second player after Tom Brady in 2010 to be voted unanimously{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson Wins 2019 MVP By Unanimous Vote |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-wins-2019-mvp-in-unanimous-vote |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917220634/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-wins-2019-mvp-in-unanimous-vote |archive-date=September 17, 2021 |access-date=August 16, 2021 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |last=Smith |first=Pete |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson Unanimous MVP Winner |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-unanimous-mvp-winner |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716035900/https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-unanimous-mvp-winner |archive-date=July 16, 2022 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Ravens QB Jackson unanimous pick for NFL MVP |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28614953/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-unanimous-pick-nfl-mvp-historic-season |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806063150/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28614953/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-unanimous-pick-nfl-mvp-historic-season |archive-date=August 6, 2022 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson named 2019 NFL MVP |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-named-2019-nfl-mvp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202001632/https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-named-2019-nfl-mvp/ |archive-date=February 2, 2020 |access-date=February 1, 2020 |website=sportsnet.ca |publisher=Sportsnet |agency=Associated Press}} and the second-youngest player to win, behind only Jim Brown. Jackson, along with Patrick Mahomes, Cam Newton and Steve McNair, is one of the four African-American quarterbacks to win the AP MVP award.{{Cite web |last=Rhoden |first=William C. |date=February 2, 2019 |title=MVP Patrick Mahomes is now part of the legendary black quarterback fraternity |url=https://andscape.com/features/mvp-patrick-mahomes-is-now-part-of-the-legendary-black-quarterback-fraternity/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211023759/https://theundefeated.com/features/mvp-patrick-mahomes-is-now-part-of-the-legendary-black-quarterback-fraternity/ |archive-date=December 11, 2019 |access-date=February 2, 2020 |website=Andscape}}
In the Divisional Round against the Tennessee Titans, Jackson and the Ravens were unable to replicate the same success that they had in the regular season, losing 28–12.{{Cite web |last=Davenport |first=Turron |date=January 11, 2020 |title=Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans 2019 Postseason |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/29187/titans-all-too-familiar-formula-puts-tennessee-in-the-afc-championship%3fplatform=amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112061510/https://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/29187/titans-all-too-familiar-formula-puts-tennessee-in-the-afc-championship%253Fplatform%3Damp |archive-date=January 12, 2020 |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} Jackson finished the game completing 31-of-59 passes for 365 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions while also losing a fumble on a strip sack. He also had 20 carries for 143 yards becoming the first player to throw for 300+ yards and rush for 100+ yards in a playoff game.{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2020 |title=Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28–12 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131041 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305230939/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131041 |archive-date=March 5, 2020 |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson Shakes Off Haters After Another Playoff Loss |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-shakes-off-haters-after-another-playoff-loss |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112085632/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-shakes-off-haters-after-another-playoff-loss |archive-date=January 12, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2020 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} In total, Jackson personally accounted for over 500 yards of offense.{{Cite web |last=McCarty |first=Andrew |date=June 16, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson Has Honest Admission About Ravens' Playoff Loss |url=https://thespun.com/nfl/afc-north/baltimore-ravens/lamar-jackson-has-honest-admission-about-ravens-playoff-loss |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=The Spun |language=en}}
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{{see also|2020 Baltimore Ravens season}}
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During the season-opening 38–6 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Jackson completed 20-of-25 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2020 |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130rav.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126213825/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130rav.htm |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 16, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson among Week 1 Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-week-1-players-of-the-week#:~:text=The%20first%20week%20of%20the,for%20the%20second%20straight%20year. |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League |archive-date=September 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916150244/https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-russell-wilson-among-week-1-players-of-the-week#:~:text=The%20first%20week%20of%20the,for%20the%20second%20straight%20year. |url-status=live }} Two weeks later against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson threw for a career-low 97 yards and a touchdown during the 34–20 road loss.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens – September 28th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009280rav.htm |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006122537/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009280rav.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Washington Football Team, he threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens won on the road by a score of 31–17, making Jackson the fastest player in NFL history to reach 5,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=October 4, 2020 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson fastest in NFL history to 5K yards passing, 2K rushing |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30039586/lamar-jackson-fastest-5k-yards-passing-2k-rushing |access-date=October 4, 2020 |website=ESPN |publisher=espn |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005002550/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30039586/lamar-jackson-fastest-5k-yards-passing-2k-rushing |url-status=live }} During a Week 8 24–28 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions, including his first career pick-six, and lost two fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010rav.htm |access-date=November 4, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030003024/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010rav.htm |url-status=live }} On November 26, 2020, Jackson tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jelani |date=November 26, 2020 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-tests-positive-for-covid-19 |access-date=November 27, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127005024/https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-tests-positive-for-covid-19 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=November 26, 2020 |title=Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-tests-positive-for-covid-19-per-report/ |access-date=November 27, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127005117/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-tests-positive-for-covid-19-per-report/ |url-status=live }} He was activated on December 7.{{Cite news |last=Mink, Ryan |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson, Three Other Ravens Activated From COVID-19 List |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-three-other-ravens-activated-from-covid-19-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106161903/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-three-other-ravens-activated-from-covid-19-list |archive-date=January 6, 2021 |access-date=December 15, 2020 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com}}
Jackson made his return in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys. During the game, Jackson threw for 107 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception and rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown in the 34–17 victory.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Baltimore Ravens – December 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012080rav.htm |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115153405/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012080rav.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game, Jackson set an NFL record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback on Monday Night Football as he rushed for 124 yards in a thriller against the Browns.{{Cite web |last=Tyree |first=Ameer |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson breaks Monday Night Football quarterback rushing record vs. Browns |url=https://dknation.draftkings.com/nfl/2020/12/14/22175665/lamar-jackson-stats-fantasy-football-mnf-rushing-record-touchdowns-ravens-vs-browns-week-13 |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=DraftKings Nation |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130715/https://dknation.draftkings.com/nfl/2020/12/14/22175665/lamar-jackson-stats-fantasy-football-mnf-rushing-record-touchdowns-ravens-vs-browns-week-13 |url-status=live }} However, Jackson then left the game late in the third quarter due to leg cramps.{{Cite web |last1=Benjamin |first1=Cody |last2=Dajani |first2=Jordan |last3=DeArdo |first3=Bryan |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Browns vs. Ravens score: Lamar Jackson overcomes cramps to lead Baltimore to a thrilling win over Cleveland |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-vs-ravens-score-lamar-jackson-overcomes-cramps-to-lead-baltimore-to-a-thrilling-win-over-cleveland/live/ |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=December 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215045840/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-vs-ravens-score-lamar-jackson-overcomes-cramps-to-lead-baltimore-to-a-thrilling-win-over-cleveland/live/ |url-status=live }} He was out of the game for most of the fourth quarter, and Cleveland was able to come back from 14-down and take a 35–34 lead. After backup Trace McSorley suffered a left knee sprain with two minutes left in regulation, Jackson re-entered the game and, on 4th down and 5, threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Brown. After the Browns drove down and tied the game at 42, Jackson followed up with a short drive to get the Ravens into field goal range, allowing them to get the road victory by the score of 47–42.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Ravens' Jackson (cramps) exits MNF in 2nd half |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30522401/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-leaves-mnf-cramps-second-half-big-night |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=December 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215043810/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30522401/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-leaves-mnf-cramps-second-half-big-night |url-status=live }} Jackson had two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown in the game and was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Rams RB Cam Akers lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-lamar-jackson-cam-akers-hasson-reddick-kenny-moore |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216133235/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-lamar-jackson-cam-akers-hasson-reddick-kenny-moore |url-status=live }} The following week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jackson threw for 243 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception and rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown during the 40–14 victory.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – December 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227094525/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200rav.htm |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |access-date=December 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson threw for 113 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception and rushed for 97 yards during the 38–3 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030cin.htm |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108041641/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030cin.htm |url-status=live }} During the game, Jackson became the first NFL quarterback to have multiple seasons surpassing 1,000 rushing yards.{{Cite web |last=Oyefusi |first=Daniel |date=January 3, 2021 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson becomes first QB in NFL history to run for 1,000 yards in multiple seasons |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-qb-nfl-history-1000-yards-multiple-seasons-20210103-rhg7po7kfbarbiqzpzhakqp4eu-story.html |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=baltimoresun.com |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104032238/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-qb-nfl-history-1000-yards-multiple-seasons-20210103-rhg7po7kfbarbiqzpzhakqp4eu-story.html |url-status=live }}
In the Wild Card Round, Jackson won his first career playoff game by defeating the Tennessee Titans in a rematch of the previous year's Divisional Round matchup. He threw for 179 yards and an interception and rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown during the 20–13 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans – January 10th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101100oti.htm |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111154633/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101100oti.htm |url-status=live }} During the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills, Jackson threw for 162 yards and rushed for 34 yards, but threw a costly red zone pick-six to Taron Johnson late in third quarter.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills – January 16th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101160buf.htm |access-date=January 19, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116073807/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101160buf.htm |url-status=live }} Jackson then sustained a concussion on the last play of the third quarter, effectively ending his season as the Ravens lost on the road by a score of 17–3.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=January 17, 2021 |title=Jackson suffers concussion; 'frustrated' after loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30726647/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-ruled-vs-buffalo-bills-concussion |access-date=January 18, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118030200/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30726647/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-ruled-vs-buffalo-bills-concussion |url-status=live }}
=2021 season=
{{see also|2021 Baltimore Ravens season}}
On April 30, 2021, the Ravens exercised the fifth-year option on Jackson's contract,{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Ravens Exercise Lamar Jackson's Contract Option |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-exercise-lamar-jackson-s-contract-option |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |access-date=April 30, 2021 |archive-date=April 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430193236/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-exercise-lamar-jackson-s-contract-option |url-status=live }} worth a guaranteed $23 million for the 2022 season.{{Cite web |last=Karpovich |first=Todd |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Ravens exercise quarterback Lamar Jackson's 5th-year option |url=https://apnews.com/article/football-baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-nfl-sports-6947a0fdefeab800acdf605c64028c24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001173407/https://apnews.com/article/football-baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-nfl-sports-6947a0fdefeab800acdf605c64028c24 |archive-date=October 1, 2021 |access-date=October 1, 2021 |website=AP Newes}} Jackson was diagnosed with COVID-19 around the start of training camp, the second time he had contracted the virus.{{Cite web |last=Oestreicher |first=Kevin |date=August 10, 2021 |title=Lamar Jackson explains feelings about going through COVID-19 for second time |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/09/lamar-jackson-explains-feelings-about-going-through-covid-19-for-second-time/ |access-date=September 15, 2021 |website=Ravens Wire |language=en-US |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915170732/https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/09/lamar-jackson-explains-feelings-about-going-through-covid-19-for-second-time/ |url-status=live }}
During the season-opening 33–27 overtime road loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Jackson finished with 235 passing yards and a touchdown to go along with 86 rushing yards, but also lost two of three fumbles.{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2021 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Costly fumbles in late defeat |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-costly-fumbles-in-late-defeat/ |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=September 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929202959/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-costly-fumbles-in-late-defeat/ |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson threw for 239 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions while also rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns during the narrow 36–35 victory, marking Jackson's first win over Patrick Mahomes.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=September 20, 2021 |title=Sunday Night Football: Lamar Jackson scores three TDs, runs for 107 to defeat Chiefs 36–35 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/19/sunday-night-football-lamar-jackson-scores-three-tds-runs-for-107-to-defeat-chiefs-36-35/ |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US |archive-date=September 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929203025/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/19/sunday-night-football-lamar-jackson-scores-three-tds-runs-for-107-to-defeat-chiefs-36-35/ |url-status=live }} The following week against the Detroit Lions, Jackson had 287 passing yards and a touchdown to go along with 58 yards during a narrow 19–17 road victory, as Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made an NFL record 66-yard field goal in the final seconds to win the game.{{Cite web |last=Lage |first=Larry |date=September 26, 2021 |title=Tucker's NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19–17 win over Lions |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-detroit-lions-dan-campbell-baltimore-ravens-59178ba71fd816a69a02129125340548 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003040425/https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-detroit-lions-dan-campbell-baltimore-ravens-59178ba71fd816a69a02129125340548 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}
During a Week 5 31–25 overtime victory the Indianapolis Colts, Jackson threw for a career-high and Ravens franchise record 442 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 62 yards, helping the Ravens erase a 19-point deficit. He also became the first quarterback to have a 85%+ completion rate while throwing 40+ passes.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=October 12, 2021 |title='Locked in' Lamar leads Ravens in epic comeback |url=https://www.espn.in/nfl/story/_/id/32385176/down-19-points-qb-lamar-jackson-rallies-baltimore-ravens-comeback-win-indianapolis-colts |access-date=October 12, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2021 |title=Indianapolis Colts 25–31 Baltimore Ravens (OT): Lamar Jackson leads Ravens to overtime win with career game |url=https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12431801/indianapolis-colts-25-31-baltimore-ravens-ot-lamar-jackson-leads-ravens-to-overtime-win-with-career-game |access-date=October 12, 2021 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} Ravens coach John Harbaugh called it one of the greatest performances he had ever seen.{{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=October 12, 2021 |title=John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson's comeback: 'It was one of the greatest performances I've ever seen' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/john-harbaugh-on-lamar-jackson-s-comeback-it-was-one-of-the-greatest-performance |access-date=October 12, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} In the next game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Jackson set the record for the most victories as a starting quarterback under the age of 25 at 35 in 34–6 blowout victory.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Lamar tops Marino record for wins under age 25 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32418597/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-sets-nfl-record-most-wins-35-age-25 |access-date=October 18, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} During a Week 12 16–10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Jackson threw for 165 yards, a touchdown, a career high four interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=November 29, 2021 |title=Baltimore Ravens' defense picks up Lamar Jackson in win after QB throws career-worst 4 interceptions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32742823/baltimore-ravens-defense-picks-lamar-jackson-win-qb-throws-career-worst-4-interceptions |access-date=November 29, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Two weeks later against the Browns, Jackson left the eventual narrow 24–22 loss in the first quarter after suffered an ankle injury when he was hit by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Due to his injury, Jackson missed the rest of the season.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=2021-12-12 |title=Lamar Jackson exits on cart with ankle injury |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lamar-jackson-exits-on-cart-with-ankle-injury |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} He was named to his second Pro Bowl after his first coming in his unanimous MVP season.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=December 22, 2021 |title=QB Lamar Jackson among 5 Ravens named to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-pro-bowl-lamar-jackson-20211223-rz5hhm4tqjhlplrfypy4dmigwi-story.html |access-date=December 25, 2021 |website=baltimoresun.com}}
=2022 season=
{{see also|2022 Baltimore Ravens season}}
Jackson turned down a contract extension due to his belief that he could improve and earn more.{{Cite web |last=Rapoport |first=Ian |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson turned down contract larger than Russell Wilson's in key areas |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-turned-down-contract-larger-than-russell-wilson-s-in-key |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} During a Week 2 42–38 loss to the Miami Dolphins, Jackson threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 119 yards and a touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Zrebiec |first=Jeff |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Lamar Jackson impresses, but Ravens' flaws on display in collapse vs. Dolphins |url=https://theathletic.com/3605888/2022/09/18/ravens-dolphins-lamar-jackson-tyreek-hill/ |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=The Athletic |language=en}} In the game, Jackson surpassed Michael Vick for the most 100-yard rushing games by a quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Sam |first=Doric |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Lamar Jackson Passes Michael Vick for Most 100-Yard Rushing Games by QB |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10042394-lamar-jackson-passes-michael-vick-for-most-100-yard-rushing-games-by-qb |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson bursts for 79-yard touchdown run |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34617040/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-bursts-79-yard-touchdown-run |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} For the first month of the 2022 NFL season, Jackson led the league in quarterback rating (119.0) and passing touchdowns (10). Jackson also ran for two touchdowns. His 12 combined touchdowns were more than the number of touchdowns scored by 30 NFL teams to that point in the season. As a result, Jackson was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Lamar Jackson is the AFC offensive player of the month |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/09/29/lamar-jackson-is-the-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month/ |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} In Week 6 against the New York Giants, Jackson suffered his first loss to an NFC opponent, having been 12–0 previously.{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Kristen |date=October 13, 2022 |title=History favors Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in Week 6 |url=https://ebonybird.com/2022/10/13/history-favors-lamar-jackson-ravens-week-6/ |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Ebony Bird|publisher=Fansided}}
During a narrow Week 13 10–9 victory over the Denver Broncos, Jackson suffered a sprained PCL when he was sacked by Jonathon Cooper.{{cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35190224/ravens-say-qb-lamar-jackson-week-week-knee-injury |title=Ravens say QB Lamar Jackson 'week-to-week' with knee injury |date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Despite an initial timetable of one to three weeks for his PCL injury, Jackson missed the final five games of the regular season as the Ravens finished 10–7, earning the sixth seed in the playoffs.{{cite web |last1=Connelly |first1=David |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Misses Practice on Thursday |url=https://www.sportsgrid.com/real-sports/nfl/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-misses-practice-on-thursday/ |website=SportsGrid |date=December 29, 2022 |access-date=January 12, 2023}}{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Ravens Excited for Bengals Rematch, Sunday Night on Wild-Card Weekend |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-bengals-wild-card-weekend-rematch |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=Baltimore Ravens}} On January 13, Jackson was ruled out for the Ravens' Wild Card Round game against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Lamar Jackson officially ruled out; Tyler Huntley is questionable |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tyler-huntley-officially-questionable |access-date=May 31, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
=2023: Second MVP=
{{see also|2023 Baltimore Ravens season}}
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On March 7, 2023, the Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson.{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-franchise-tag-non-exclusive-ravens-apply|title=Ravens Use Franchise Tag on Lamar Jackson|date=March 7, 2023|accessdate=March 7, 2023|first=Ryan|last=Mink|work=BaltimoreRavens.com}} On March 27, Jackson stated publicly via his personal Twitter account that he had requested a trade on March 2, saying the Ravens' front office "has not been interested in meeting my value" during negotiations for a long-term contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-says-he-requested-trade-on-march-2|work=NFL.com|title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he requested trade: Team not 'interested in meeting my value'|date=March 27, 2023|accessdate=March 27, 2023|first=Kevin|last=Patra}} The stalemate ended on April 27, when Jackson signed a five-year contract worth $260 million with $185 million guaranteed. He would receive $52 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history just 10 days after Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts set the record (although Jackson's record contract would be surpassed by Justin Herbert just months later).{{cite news |last1=Patra |first1=Kevin |title=Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to terms on five-year, $260 million contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-ravens-agree-to-terms-on-new-contract |access-date=April 27, 2023 |work=NFL.com |date=April 27, 2023}} The deal also included a $72.5 million signing bonus, surpassing Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 2021 deal for the biggest signing bonus in NFL history.{{Cite web |last=Tognacca |first=Mauro |date=May 5, 2023 |title=Lamar Jackson protected himself from the Ravens with key contract details |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/lamar-jackson-protected-himself-from-the-ravens-with-key-contract-details/ar-AA1aLwvO?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=f344ec7e3880464f9a64359ad2ca97cc&ei=12 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=MSN.com}}
On September 17, 2023, Jackson and the Ravens faced off against the previous season's AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals. Jackson completed 24-of-33 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 54 yards as the Ravens won 27–24.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2023 |title=Lamar Jackson, Ravens hold on to beat Cincinnati 27–24. Bengals 0–2 for second straight year |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547412 |access-date=October 26, 2023 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} During a Week 7 38–6 victory over the Detroit Lions, Jackson threw for a season high 357 yards and three touchdowns, compiling a near perfect 155.8 passer rating. He also ran for 36 yards and a touchdown which earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 25, 2023 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Eagles WR A.J. Brown highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2023-week-7-lamar-jackson-aj-brown |access-date=October 26, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} During a Week 12 20–10 road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Jackson ran for 39 yards to reach 5,000 career rushing yards, joining Michael Vick, Cam Newton, and Russell Wilson as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to achieve 5,000 career rushing yards. He also did so in just 82 career games, the fewest for a quarterback in NFL history, surpassing Michael Vick's previous record of doing so in 104 career games.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-record-best-rushing-qb|title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson breaks Michael Vick record to strengthen case as best rushing QB|website=ClutchPoints|last=Wright|first=Jimmy|date=November 26, 2023|access-date=November 27, 2023}}
During a Week 16 33–19 road victory over the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day, Jackson threw for 252 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions for a 105.9 passer rating while also leading Baltimore with 45 rushing yards.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 26, 2023 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson puts up 'MVP performance' in Baltimore's beatdown of Niners |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-puts-up-mvp-performance-in-baltimore-s-win-vs-49ers |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} In the next game against the Miami Dolphins, Jackson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=January 3, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Second Time |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-afc-offensive-player-week-17-dolphins |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} after posting a perfect passer rating for the third time in his career, completing 18 of 21 passes for 321 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions during a 56–19 victory.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens – December 31st, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202312310rav.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126223054/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202312310rav.htm |archive-date=January 26, 2024 |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The win also clinched the top-seed in the AFC and the AFC North championship for the first time since 2019.{{Cite web |last1=Zrebiec |first1=Jeff |last2=Joyner |first2=KC |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Ravens rout Dolphins 56–19, clinch AFC's No. 1 seed behind Lamar Jackson's 5 pass TD: Highlights and reaction |url=https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/dolphins-vs-ravens-score-live-updates-highlights-play-by-play/lrSVoHBANggh/ |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=The Athletic}}
On January 3, 2024, the Ravens announced that Jackson would be inactive for the final game of the regular season. He finished the regular season with career highs in pass completions, completion percentage, and passing yards.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=January 3, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson Won't Play vs. Steelers |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-won-t-play-vs-steelers |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} Jackson won his second NFL MVP in a near-unanimous decision, receiving 49 of 50 first-place votes. At the age of 27, Jackson became the second-youngest player to win multiple MVPs, behind Jim Brown.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=February 8, 2024 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wins AP 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player award |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-wins-ap-2023-nfl-most-valuable-player-award |access-date=February 9, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}
During the Divisional Round against the Houston Texans, Jackson accounted for all four of the Ravens' touchdowns and led Baltimore to a 34–10 victory, clinching their first AFC Championship Game appearance since 2012. Jackson scored two of those touchdowns with his legs, running for a total of 100 yards on 11 carries, and completed 16-of-22 passes for 152 yards with a passer rating of 121.8.{{Cite web |last1=Hensley |first1=Jamison |last2=Bien-Amie |first2=DJ |date=January 20, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson, Ravens top Texans, reach AFC Championship Game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39350340/nfl-ravens-lamar-jackson-texans-afc-championship-game-divisional-round |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN}} At home against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, Jackson completed 20-of-37 passes for 272 yards with one touchdown and rushed eight times for 54 yards. One of the completed passes was batted into the air and caught by Jackson himself who went for 14 yards. The play was named best play at the 2024 ESPY Awards. However, he lost a fumble and threw an interception in the endzone in the fourth quarter as the Ravens lost 17–10.{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2024 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Key errors in season-ending loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-key-errors-in-season-ending-loss/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=CBS Sports}}
=2024 season=
{{see also|2024 Baltimore Ravens season}}
In the NFL Kickoff Game against the Chiefs, Jackson ran for 122 yards and passed Russell Wilson for the third-most career rushing yards for a quarterback.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-passes-russell-wilson-with-third-most-qb-rushing-yards-of-all-time/|title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson passes Russell Wilson with third-most QB rushing yards of all time|last=Benjamin|first=Cody|website=CBS Sports|date=September 5, 2024|access-date=September 10, 2024}} After an 0–2 start to the season, Jackson led the team to victories over the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills, with a passer rating of 135+ in both games.{{Cite web |last=Eck |first=Kevin |date=September 24, 2024 |title=Late for Work: Lamar Jackson Played a 'Near Perfect Game' in Win Over Cowboys |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-ravens-cowboys-yannick-ngakoue-special-teams-late-for-work |access-date=October 6, 2024 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}{{Cite web |last=Schmidt |first=Matthew |date=September 28, 2024 |title=Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Has Alarming Numbers vs Bills |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/ravens/news/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-alarming-numbers-buffalo-bills |access-date=October 6, 2024 |website=SI.com}} Against the Bengals on October 6, Jackson threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns in a 41–38 overtime victory, rallying Baltimore from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit.{{Cite web |last=Busbee |first=Jay |date=October 6, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry lead Ravens to massive, chaotic win over Joe Burrow, Bengals |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/lamar-jackson-derrick-henry-lead-ravens-to-massive-chaotic-win-over-joe-burrow-bengals-203407894.html |access-date=October 6, 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} The following week against the Washington Commanders, Jackson passed Cam Newton for the second-most career rushing yards for a quarterback.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-passes-cam-newton-nfl-history|title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson passes Cam Newton in NFL history|website=ClutchPoints|last=Stone|first=Jackson|date=October 13, 2024|access-date=October 14, 2024}} In Week 7 against the Buccaneers, he completed 17-of-22 passes for 281 yards, five touchdowns, and a near-perfect passer rating of 158.1, helping the Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41–31 victory.{{cite news |last=Goodall |first=Fred |title=Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41–31 victory over Buccaneers |url=https://apnews.com/article/ravens-buccaneers-jackson-mayfield-score-89d4cbae395e0f823c581989809df1f7 |access-date=October 22, 2024 |work=AP News |date=October 21, 2024}} Jackson's victory improved his record to 23–1 against NFC teams, the best by any quarterback against an opposing conference in NFL history.{{cite news |last=Florio |first=Mike |title=Lamar Jackson extends record against NFC teams to 23–1 |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lamar-jackson-extends-record-against-nfc-teams-to-23-1 |access-date=November 7, 2024 |work=Pro Football Talk |date=October 22, 2024}} After a 289-yard, two-touchdown performance in a loss to the Browns, Jackson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=October 31, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-afc-offensive-player-month-october |access-date=November 6, 2024 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=The Baltimore Ravens}}
In Week 9 against the Broncos, Jackson recorded a perfect passer rating for the fourth time in his career, completing 16-of-19 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns in a 41–10 victory. He became the first player in league history to have four perfect games with at least 15 passing attempts.{{cite news |last=Mink |first=Ryan |title=Lamar Jackson, Ravens Offense Thrash Broncos' Tough Defense |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-offense-lamar-jackson-zay-flowers-derrick-henry-broncos-defense |access-date=November 7, 2024 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=November 3, 2024}} Against the Bengals in Week 10, Jackson had the best fourth quarter performance of his career, throwing for 197 yards, three touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating in the final quarter as he rallied the Ravens from a 14-point deficit to win 35–34. He also became the only player in NFL history with five touchdown passes and no interceptions in the fourth quarter against an opponent in a single season.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=November 8, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson rallies Ravens with career-best fourth quarter |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42262913/ravens-lamar-jackson-delivers-career-best-4th-quarter-tops-bengals |access-date=November 8, 2024 |website=espn.com |publisher=ESPN}} In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Jackson threw for 177 yards, two touchdowns, and added a rushing score in the 30–23 win.{{cite news |last1=Ryan |first1=Matt |title=Game Recap: Ravens Defeat Chargers on 'Monday Night Football' |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-chargers-game-recap-week-12-harbaugh-monday-night-football |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=November 26, 2024}} In Week 15, Jackson threw five touchdowns with just four incompletions in a 35–14 win over the Giants, becoming the first quarterback to throw for over 250 yards, five passing touchdowns, at least an 80% completion rate, zero interceptions, and rush for over 50 yards in one game.{{cite news |last=Mink |first=Ryan |title=Lamar Jackson Did Something vs. Giants That No Quarterback Has Ever Done |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-shreds-giants-five-touchdown-day |access-date=December 16, 2024 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=December 15, 2024}} The next week on December 21, Jackson threw for three touchdowns in a pivotal divisional game against the Steelers, securing a 34–17 victory.{{cite news |last=Ryan |first=Matt |title=Game Recap: Ravens Clinch Postseason Berth, Stay Alive in AFC North With Win Over Steelers |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-steelers-clintch-postseason-berth-afc-north-week-16-nfl |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=December 21, 2024}}
On Christmas Day against the Houston Texans, Jackson tallied three touchdowns and surpassed Michael Vick as the NFL's all time leading rusher at quarterback in a 31–2 victory. Jackson capped off a record-setting regular season by leading the Ravens to their second consecutive AFC North title with a 35–10 victory over the Browns. With the win, Jackson became the first player in NFL history to record over 4,000 passing yards and 900 rushing yards in a single season.{{cite news |last=Gordon |first=Grant |title=Ravens defeat Browns to win back-to-back AFC North titles, clinch No. 3 seed |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-defeat-browns-afc-north-title |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=NFL.com |date=January 4, 2025}} Additionally, he threw 41 touchdown passes with only four interceptions, setting a new record for the fewest interceptions with over 40 touchdown passes.{{cite news |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |last2=Oyefusi |first2=Daniel |title=Ravens lock up AFC North, No. 3 seed with win over Browns |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43287324/baltimore-ravens-cleveland-browns-lamar-jackson-afc-north-champs |access-date=January 4, 2025 |work=ESPN |date=January 4, 2025}} Jackson also achieved the fourth-highest single-season passer rating and became the first player to lead the league in both yards per pass attempt and yards per rush attempt in the same season.{{cite news |last=Mink |first=Ryan |title=Lamar Jackson, Ravens Offense Break Multiple Records in Finale |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-history-4000-passing-yards-800-rushing-yards-milestone-2024 |access-date=January 10, 2025 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=January 4, 2025}}{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=2025-01-06 |title=Lamar Jackson finishes 2024 as NFL leader in both yards per pass and yards per run |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lamar-jackson-finishes-2024-as-nfl-leader-in-both-yards-per-pass-and-yards-per-run#:~:text=Ravens%2520quarterback%2520Lamar%2520Jackson%2520accomplished,of%25206.6%2520yards%2520per%2520run. |access-date=2025-02-19 |work=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}} He was named a First-team All-Pro and the PFWA MVP, but Jackson ultimately finished second in AP NFL MVP voting, narrowly losing to Josh Allen, who received 27 first-place votes compared to Jackson's 23 votes.{{cite news |last1=Mink |first1=Ryan |title=Lamar Jackson Finishes Behind Josh Allen in MVP Voting |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-josh-allen-mvp-voting-2024-second-place |access-date=February 7, 2025 |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |date=February 6, 2025}}
In the Wild Card Round against the Steelers, Jackson threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Ravens advance to the Divisional Round.{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2025 |title=Jackson and Henry lead the way as the Ravens run over the rival Steelers 28–14 in the AFC playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671879 |access-date=January 19, 2025 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} In the Divisional Round against the Bills, Jackson threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns but also threw an interception and lost a fumble as the Ravens would lose 27–25.{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2025 |title=Josh Allen scores 2 TDs, Bills force 3 turnovers to beat Ravens 27–25 and reach AFC title game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671886 |access-date=January 19, 2025 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}
Player profile
Jackson has been widely regarded as the best running quarterback in the NFL.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=September 21, 2021 |title=Lamar Jackson makes NFL history while strengthening his argument as the best running QB in league history |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-makes-nfl-history-while-strengthening-his-argument-as-the-best-running-qb-in-league-history/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922080252/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-makes-nfl-history-while-strengthening-his-argument-as-the-best-running-qb-in-league-history/ |archive-date=September 22, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} His dual-threat playstyle has often earned him comparisons to players such as Randall Cunningham and Michael Vick.{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2021 |title=Lions coach compares Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to Michael Vick |url=https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/lions-coach-compares-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-to-michael-vick |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130704/https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/lions-coach-compares-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-to-michael-vick |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} Except for his rookie season, the Ravens have led the league in rushing each year with Jackson.{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Matthew |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Ravens break 41-year-old NFL record for single-season rushing yards |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/29/baltimore-ravens-nfl-record-single-season-rushing-yards-new-england-patriots-gus-edwards-2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723024238/https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/29/baltimore-ravens-nfl-record-single-season-rushing-yards-new-england-patriots-gus-edwards-2019/ |archive-date=July 23, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=Ravens Wire |language=en-US}} In 2019, the Ravens broke the single-season rushing record, with Jackson breaking Vick's record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 12, 2019 |title=Jackson breaks Vick's QB rushing yards record |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28285951/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-single-season-rushing-yards-record |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213022359/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28285951/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-single-season-rushing-yards-record |archive-date=December 13, 2019 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Wagner-McGough |first=Sean |date=February 1, 2020 |title=NFL Honors: Lamar Jackson named unanimous 2019 NFL MVP after breakout year for Ravens quarterback |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-honors-lamar-jackson-named-unanimous-2019-nfl-mvp-after-breakout-year-for-ravens-quarterback/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630031926/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-honors-lamar-jackson-named-unanimous-2019-nfl-mvp-after-breakout-year-for-ravens-quarterback/ |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In 2024, his seventh season, Jackson broke Vick's record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a career.{{Cite web |last1=Kownack |first1=Bobby |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson breaks Mike Vick's record for career rushing yards by quarterback |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-sets-record-for-career-rushing-yards-by-quarterback |access-date=December 25, 2024 |work=NFL.com |date=December 25, 2024}}
However, concerns have been raised on Jackson's ability to play as a pure pocket passer when the run game is contained.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=July 22, 2021 |title=Ravens film study: How Lamar Jackson can improve as a passer in 2021 – and how Greg Roman can help |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-film-study-lamar-jackson-throws-20210722-kn7j22gfpzearph4vfbtsxkga4-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728150932/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-film-study-lamar-jackson-throws-20210722-kn7j22gfpzearph4vfbtsxkga4-story.html |archive-date=July 28, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=baltimoresun.com}} These concerns about Jackson's passing began during his college tenure with Louisville.{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Charlie |title=2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Lamar Jackson |url=https://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2018ljackson.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123180203/https://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2018ljackson.php |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |website=walterfootball.com |language=en}} Most analysts have cited improvement in Jackson's passing ability over his career.{{Cite web |last=Cabache |first=Rémy |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Ravens: Lamar Jackson has made significant strides as a passer |url=https://ebonybird.com/2021/10/06/ravens-lamar-jackson-strides-passer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007172952/https://ebonybird.com/2021/10/06/ravens-lamar-jackson-strides-passer/ |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=Ebony Bird |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Eck |first=Kevin |date=September 28, 2021 |title=Late for Work 9/28: Lamar Jackson Has Adopted 'True Gunslinger Mentality' |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/late-for-work-9-28-lamar-jackson-has-adopted-true-gunslinger-mentality |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928193045/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/late-for-work-9-28-lamar-jackson-has-adopted-true-gunslinger-mentality |archive-date=September 28, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=www.baltimoreravens.com |language=en-US}} Jackson has recorded four perfect passer rating games in his career, tied for the most in NFL history.{{Cite web |title=Ravens 41–10 Broncos (November 3, 2024) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401671623 |access-date=November 3, 2024 |website=ESPN |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Jackson (5 TDs), Ravens lock up AFC's top seed |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39217864/lamar-jackson-records-perfect-rating-ravens-win-afc-north |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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| 2018 | BAL
| 16 || 7 || 6–1 || 99 || 170 || 58.2 || 1,201 || 7.1 || 74 || 6 || 3 || 84.5 || 147 || 695 || 4.7 || 39 || 5 || 16 || 71 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 12 || 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| style="background:#ffff00;"|2019 || BAL
| 15 || 15 || 13–2 || 265 || 401 || 66.1 || 3,127 || 7.8 || 83T ||style="background:#cfecec;"| 36 || 6 || 113.3 || 176 || 1,206 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 6.9 || 47 || 7 || 23 || 106 || 9 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 || BAL
| 15 || 15 || 11–4 || 242 || 376 || 64.4 || 2,757 || 7.3 || 47 || 26 || 9 || 99.3 || 159 || 1,005 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 6.3 || 50 || 7 || 29 || 160 || 10 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 || BAL
| 12 || 12 || 7–5 || 246 || 382 || 64.4 || 2,882 || 7.5 || 49 || 16 || 13 || 87.0 || 133 || 767 || 5.8 || 31 || 2 || 38 || 190|| 6 || 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 || BAL
| 12 || 12 || 8–4 || 203 || 326 || 62.3 || 2,242 || 6.9 || 75 || 17 || 7 || 91.1 || 112 || 764 || 6.8 || 79 || 3 || 26 || 114 || 5 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| style="background:#ffff00;"|2023 || BAL
| 16 || 16 || 13–3 || 307 || 457 || 67.2 || 3,678 || 8.0 || 80 || 24 || 7 || 102.7 || 148 || 821 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 5.5 || 30 || 5 || 37 || 218 || 11 || 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 || BAL
| 17 || 17 || 12–5 || 316 || 474 || 66.7 || 4,172 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 8.8 || 84T || 41 || 4 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 119.6 || 139 || 915 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 6.6 || 48 || 4 || 23 || 149 || 10 || 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackLa00.htm Career] || 103 || 94 || 70–24 || 1,678 || 2,586 || 64.9 || 20,059 || 7.8 || 84 || 166 || 49 || 102.0 || 1,014 || 6,173 || 6.1 || 79 || 33 || 192 || 1,008 || 63 || 26 |
= Postseason =
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="9"| Passing ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Sacks ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2018 | BAL
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 14 || 29 || 48.3 || 194 || 6.7 || 39 || 2 || 1 || 78.8 || 9 || 54 || 6.0 || 17 || 0 || 7 || 55 || 3 || 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | BAL
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 31 || 59 || 52.5 || 365 || 6.2 || 38 || 1 || 2 || 63.2 || 20 || 143 || 7.2 || 30 || 0 || 4 || 20 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | BAL
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 31 || 48 || 64.6 || 341 || 7.1 || 31 || 0 || 2 || 68.1 || 25 || 170 || 6.8 || 48T || 1 || 8 || 38 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 || BAL
| 0 || 0 || — || colspan="18"| did not play due to injury | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | BAL
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 36 || 59 || 61.0 || 424 || 7.2 || 54 || 3 || 1 || 92.8 || 19 || 154 || 8.1 || 23 || 2 || 7 || 46 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | BAL
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 34 || 46 || 73.9 || 429 || 9.3 || 42 || 4 || 1 || 122.5 || 21 || 120 || 5.7 || 20 || 0 || 3 || 24 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackLa00/gamelog/post/ Career] || 8 || 8 || 3–5 || 146 || 241 || 60.6 || 1,753 || 7.3 || 54 || 10 || 7 || 84.6 || 94 || 641 || 6.8 || 48 || 3 || 29 || 183 || 7 || 4 |
Awards and highlights
=College=
==NCAA==
- Heisman Trophy (2016){{Cite web |last=Auerbach |first=Nicole |date=December 10, 2016 |title=Louisville QB Lamar Jackson wins Heisman Trophy |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/heisman/2016/12/10/loisville-lamar-jackson-claims-heisman-trophy/95279162/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227142208/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/heisman/2016/12/10/loisville-lamar-jackson-claims-heisman-trophy/95279162/ |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kalland |first=Robby |date=December 8, 2016 |title=2016 College Football Awards: Complete list of all the winners |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2016-college-football-awards-complete-list-of-all-the-winners/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211154138/http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2016-college-football-awards-complete-list-of-all-the-winners/ |archive-date=December 11, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
- Maxwell Award (2016)
- Walter Camp Award (2016)
- Associated Press Player of the Year (2016){{Cite web |last=Graves |first=Gary B. |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Lamar Jackson voted AP college football Player of the Year |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/dec/13/lamar-jackson-voted-ap-college-football-player-of-/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214233845/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/dec/13/lamar-jackson-voted-ap-college-football-player-of-/ |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=The Spokesman-Review}}
- Sporting News Player of the Year (2016){{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=December 7, 2016 |title=Louisville QB Lamar Jackson is Sporting News Player of the Year |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/lamar-jackson-player-of-the-year-heisman-trophy-louisville-college-football-playoff/17q9epdcyfnoc1h7offnpysu1n |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130222309/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/lamar-jackson-player-of-the-year-heisman-trophy-louisville-college-football-playoff/17q9epdcyfnoc1h7offnpysu1n/ |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en}}
- Unanimous All-American (2016)
- 2× ACC Player of the Year (2016, 2017){{Cite web|last=Rutherford|first=Mike|date=November 30, 2016|title=Lamar Jackson named ACC Player of the Year|url=https://www.cardchronicle.com/2016/11/30/13796826/lamar-jackson-named-acc-player-of-the-year|access-date=October 8, 2021|website=Card Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=May 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501000807/http://www.cardchronicle.com/2016/11/30/13796826/lamar-jackson-named-acc-player-of-the-year|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=November 29, 2017|title=Louisville's Lamar Jackson named ACC Player of Year|url=https://www.abccolumbia.com/2017/11/29/louisvilles-lamar-jackson-named-acc-player-year/|access-date=October 8, 2021|website=ABC Columbia|language=en-US|archive-date=December 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216205309/http://www.abccolumbia.com/2017/11/29/louisvilles-lamar-jackson-named-acc-player-year/|url-status=live}}
- 2× ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017)
- ACC Athlete of the Year (2018)
==Louisville Cardinals==
- Unanimous selection to Louisville Cardinals Team of the Decade (2010–2019){{Cite web |last=Rutherford |first=Mike |date=December 23, 2019 |title=Louisville Football team of the decade headlined by Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.cardchronicle.com/2019/12/23/21034743/louisville-football-team-of-the-decade-headlined-by-lamar-jackson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226044213/https://www.cardchronicle.com/2019/12/23/21034743/louisville-football-team-of-the-decade-headlined-by-lamar-jackson |archive-date=December 26, 2019 |access-date=December 26, 2019 |website=cardchronicle.com |publisher=CardChronicle SB Nation}}
- Most career rushing attempts by a quarterback: 655 (2015–2017){{Cite web |title=Louisville Cardinals Passing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/passing.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227152915/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/passing.html |archive-date=December 27, 2024 |access-date=July 24, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
- Most career rushing yards: 4,132 (2015–2017){{Cite web |title=Louisville Cardinals Rushing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/rushing.html |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241226163806/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisville/rushing.html |archive-date=2024-12-26 |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
- Most career rushing touchdowns: 50 (2015–2017)
- Most passing touchdowns in a game: 6 (tied with Chris Redman) (2016){{Cite web |date=September 1, 2016 |title=Lamar Jackson accounts for 8 TDs as Louisville routs Charlotte |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400869341 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513023505/http://www.espn.com/ncf/recap/_/id/400869341 |archive-date=May 13, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}
- Number 8 retired by the Louisville Cardinals{{cite web |url=https://gocards.com/news/2021/10/16/football-uofl-to-retire-lamar-jacksons-no-8-jersey.aspx |title=UofL to Retire Lamar Jackson's No. 8 Jersey |first=Rocco |last=Gasparro |website=gocards.com |date=October 16, 2021 |access-date= October 16, 2021}}
=NFL=
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- 2× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2019, 2023){{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson Unanimously Wins 2019 NFL MVP over Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2871478-lamar-jackson-unanimously-wins-2019-nfl-mvp-over-russell-wilson-patrick-mahomes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202000614/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2871478-lamar-jackson-unanimously-wins-2019-nfl-mvp-over-russell-wilson-patrick-mahomes |archive-date=February 2, 2020 |access-date=February 1, 2020 |website=bleacherreport.com}}
- 3× PFWA NFL Most Valuable Player (2019, 2023, 2024)
- 2× Bert Bell Award (2019, 2023)
- 13× AFC Offensive Player of the Week (2019: Week 1, Week 9, Week 10, Week 12, Week 15){{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=November 13, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson Wins Back-to-Back AFC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-wins-back-to-back-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113165746/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-wins-back-to-back-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=Baltimore Ravens}}{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, Drew Brees among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-drew-brees-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001089370 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218133852/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001089370/article/lamar-jackson-drew-brees-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=December 18, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}} (2020: Week 1, Week 14) (2021: Week 5), (2023 Week 7, Week 17),{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Clifton |date=October 25, 2023 |title=Lamar Jackson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-week-lions-week-7-2023#:~:text=Jackson%20was%20named%20AFC%20Offensive,357%20yards%20and%20three%20touchdowns. |access-date=October 26, 2023 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=January 3, 2024 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Packers QB Jordan Love highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-packers-qb-jordan-love-highlight-players-of-the-week |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}(2024 Week 5, Week 7, Week10){{cite web |last1=Gordon |first1=Grant |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2024-week-5-kirk-cousins-lamar-jackson |website=NFL.com |publisher=The National Football League |access-date=October 9, 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Clifton |title=Lamar Jackson Wins Weekly Award for Third Time This Season |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-afc-offensive-player-of-week-10-ravens-bengals |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=the Baltimore Ravens |access-date=November 13, 2024}}
- 5× AFC Offensive Player of the Month (December 2018){{Cite web |title=ALL-TIME AP HONORS |url=https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/v1579106497/ravens/x3fjvmsx34pdt26r821h.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203181133/https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/v1579106497/ravens/x3fjvmsx34pdt26r821h.pdf |archive-date=February 3, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2020 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} (November 2019){{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 5, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson among Players of the Month for Nov. |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-among-players-of-the-month-for-nov-0ap3000001084114 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205135346/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001084114/article/lamar-jackson-among-players-of-the-month-for-nov |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |website=NFL.com |publisher=National Football League}}(September 2022){{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Lamar Jackson Wins AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-wins-afc-offensive-player-month |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} (December 2023){{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=January 11, 2024 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey highlight December/January Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-49ers-running-back-christian-mccaffrey-highlight-december-january-players-of-the-month |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}(October 2024){{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Clifton |title=Lamar Jackson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-afc-offensive-player-month-october |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=The Baltimore Ravens |access-date=November 4, 2024}}
- 3× 101 Awards AFC Offensive Player of the Year (2019, 2023, 2024)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024){{Cite web |date=December 17, 2019 |title=NFL reveals rosters for 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-rosters-for-2020-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000001089218 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218014811/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001089218/article/nfl-reveals-rosters-for-2020-pro-bowl-in-orlando |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=December 18, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
- 3× First-team All-Pro (2019, 2023, 2024){{Cite web |title=2019 AP NFL All-Pro team rosters and voting |url=https://apnews.com/eeca59cc33eb5eeb11f3d08e7b0328c1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103182033/https://apnews.com/eeca59cc33eb5eeb11f3d08e7b0328c1 |archive-date=January 3, 2020 |access-date=January 3, 2020 |website=apnews.com |date=January 3, 2020 |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web |url=https://apnews.com/article/all-pro-nfl-38201798475e0ba1b78440c705d837ca |title=2023 NFL All-Pro Team Roster |publisher=Associated Press |date=January 12, 2024 |access-date=January 12, 2024}}
- Sporting News Offensive Player of the Year (2019){{Cite web |last=Haislop |first=Tadd |date=January 3, 2020 |title=NFL awards: Resurgent 49ers dominate voting for Sporting News' 2019 honors |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-awards-2019-voting-49ers-honors/tbjtlf3c3qal13gnioqh4p65l |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205001326/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-awards-2019-voting-49ers-honors/tbjtlf3c3qal13gnioqh4p65l |archive-date=February 5, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2020 |website=sportingnews.com |publisher=Sporting News}}
- NFL Top 100 rankings: #1 (2020),{{Cite web |last=Reineking |first=Jim |date=July 29, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson of Baltimore Ravens named No. 1 in 'Top 100 Players of 2020' countdown |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/07/29/nfl-top-100-players-2020-lamar-jackson-ranked-no-1/5541085002/ |access-date=August 1, 2020 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=August 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801004818/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/07/29/nfl-top-100-players-2020-lamar-jackson-ranked-no-1/5541085002/ |url-status=live }} #24 (2021),{{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=August 22, 2021 |title=Top 100 Players of 2021, Nos. 30–21: Lamar Jackson falls 23 spots; new No. 1 will be crowned |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2021-nos-30-21-lamar-jackson-falls-23-spots-new-no-1-will-be- |access-date=January 7, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} #36 (2022),{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Coral |date=August 21, 2022 |title=Top 100 Players of 2022, Nos. 40–31: Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson latest QBs to join list |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2022-nos-40-31-justin-herbert-lamar-jackson-latest-qbs-to-joi |access-date=August 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} #72 (2023),{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} #2 (2024){{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=August 2, 2024 |title=Top 100 Players of 2024, Top 100 Players of 2024, Nos. 10–1: Tyreek Hill becomes first WR to haul in top spot |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-of-2024-nos-10-1-tyreek-hill-lamar-jackson-patrick-mahomes |access-date=August 3, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}
==NFL records==
- First quarterback with multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons: (2019, 2020){{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=January 3, 2021 |title=Lamar Jackson becomes 1st QB in NFL history with multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons as Baltimore Ravens clinch playoff spot |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30644379/baltimore-ravens-star-lamar-jackson-becomes-1st-qb-nfl-history-consecutive-1000-yard-rushing-seasons |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210103202646/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30644379/baltimore-ravens-star-lamar-jackson-becomes-1st-qb-nfl-history-consecutive-1000-yard-rushing-seasons |archive-date=January 3, 2021 |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
- First quarterback with five 700+ rushing yards seasons in a career: (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023){{cite web |title=Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackLa00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |publisher=Pro Football Reference |access-date=January 20, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=March 27, 2023 |title=Mind-blowing statistics from his first five seasons with Ravens |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-requests-trade-mind-blowing-statistics-from-his-first-five-seasons-with-ravens/ |access-date=July 24, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
- First player with 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season: (2019){{cite web |title=8 Lamar Jackson |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |access-date=September 28, 2022}}
- First player with 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a season: (2024){{cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=Tyler |title=2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend bracket, odds: Steelers, Ravens renew rivalry; Vikings travel to Los Angeles |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-wild-card-weekend-bracket-odds-steelers-ravens-renew-rivalry-vikings-travel-to-los-angeles/ |website=cbssports.com |publisher=CBS Sports |access-date=6 January 2025}}
- First player to throw for 300+ yards and rush for 100+ yards in a playoff game.
- First player to register two rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns, 100 rushing yards, and 100 passer rating in any game{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=January 21, 2024 |title=Lamar Jackson Shuts Up Playoff Criticism With Four Touchdowns |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-historic-day-four-touchdowns-ravens-afc-championship-divisonal-playoffs-texans |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}
- Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a career: 6,173{{cite web |title=Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/lamar-jackson/stats/career |website=NFL.com |publisher=the National Football League |access-date=10 January 2025}}
- Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a season: 1,206 (2019){{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 12, 2019 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson breaks Michael Vick's single-season rushing yards record |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28285951/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-single-season-rushing-yards-record |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213022359/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28285951/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-breaks-michael-vick-single-season-rushing-yards-record |archive-date=December 13, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2019 |publisher=ESPN}}
- Most rushing attempts by a quarterback in a season: 159 (2019){{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=September 8, 2019 |title='Not bad for a running back': Ravens' Lamar Jackson sends message to critics, preps for more scrutiny |url=https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/09/not-bad-for-a-running-back-ravens-lamar-jackson-sends-message-to-critics-preps-for-more-scrutiny.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001192858/https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/09/not-bad-for-a-running-back-ravens-lamar-jackson-sends-message-to-critics-preps-for-more-scrutiny.html |archive-date=October 1, 2019 |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=PennLive}}
- Most 100+ rushing yards games by a quarterback in a season: 5 (2019){{Cite web |title=#8 Lamar Jackson |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}}
- Most career 100+ rushing yards games by a quarterback: 12 {{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson sets NFL mark for QB 100-yard rushing games, but it 'doesn't mean nothing if we're not winning' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34618228/baltimore-ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-sets-nfl-record-11th-100-yard-rushing-game |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=ESPN.Com |publisher=ESPN}}
- Most seasons rushing 800+ yards by a quarterback (4){{cite web |title=8 Lamar Jackson |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |website=Baltimoreravens.com |publisher=the Baltimore Ravens |access-date=11 January 2025}}
- Most 100 rushing yards games by a quarterback in the postseason: 3 (2024)
- Most games with a perfect passer rating: 4 (tied with Ben Roethlisberger and Peyton Manning){{cite web |last1=DeArdo |first1=Brian |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson breaks Ben Roethlisberger NFL record for most career games with perfect passer rating |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-breaks-ben-roethlisberger-nfl-record-for-most-career-games-with-perfect-passer-rating/ |website=cbssports.com |publisher=CBS Sports |access-date=November 4, 2024}}
- Most perfect passer ratings in a season (tied with Ben Roethlisberger): 2 (2019){{Cite web |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackLa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111183028/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackLa00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=November 11, 2019 |access-date=November 11, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
- Most wins by a quarterback under the age of 25: 35{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson sets NFL record for most wins (35) under the age of 25 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32418597/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-sets-nfl-record-most-wins-35-age-25 |access-date=October 19, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
- Youngest quarterback to ever start a playoff game: 21 years, 364 days (2018 Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Chargers){{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 3, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson will be youngest QB to start in playoffs |website=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-will-be-youngest-qb-to-start-in-playoffs-0ap3000001007284 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615190310/https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-will-be-youngest-qb-to-start-in-playoffs-0ap3000001007284 |archive-date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=November 26, 2019 }}
- Youngest quarterback to achieve a perfect passer rating: 22 years, 244 days (Week 1, 2019){{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson joined an elite group of Super Bowl winning quarterbacks with Week 1 performance |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-joined-an-elite-group-of-super-bowl-winning-quarterbacks-with-week-1-performance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923145920/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-joined-an-elite-group-of-super-bowl-winning-quarterbacks-with-week-1-performance/ |archive-date=September 23, 2019 |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com}}
- Highest completion percentage in a game when attempting more than 40 passes: 86% (Week 5, 2021)
==Ravens franchise records==
- Most passing yards by a quarterback in a game: 442 (Week 5, 2021){{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=October 12, 2021 |title=All the records Lamar Jackson broke during the Ravens' wild overtime win over the Colts |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2021/10/12/all-the-records-lamar-jackson-broke-during-the-ravens-wild-overtime-win-over-the-colts/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}}
- Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a game: 152 (Week 6, 2019){{Cite web |title=Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game, Baltimore Ravens |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=most+rushing+yards+by+a+qb+in+one+game%2C+baltimore+ravens%2C+since+1950 |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}
- Most passing touchdowns in a season: 41 (2024)
- Most passing touchdowns in a game: 5 (tied with Joe Flacco and Tony Banks)
- Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass: 15{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=November 7, 2021 |title=Lamar Jackson Has Another Record-Setting Day, Ties Michael Vick Rushing Mark |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-has-another-record-setting-day-ties-michael-vick-rushing-mark |access-date=November 8, 2021 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}}
- Most AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors: 11{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Clifton |title=Lamar Jackson Wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week After Historic Touchdown |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-afc-offensive-player-of-week-5-ravens-bengals |website=Baltimoreeravens.com |publisher=The Baltimore Ravens |access-date=October 9, 2024}}
- Highest completion percentage in a game: 88.2
- Highest completion percentage in a season: 67.2 (2023){{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/single-season-passing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200211164446/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/single-season-passing.htm |archive-date=February 11, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
- Highest completion percentage, career: 64.0 (2018–2020)
- Highest passer rating, season: 113.3 (2019){{Cite web |title=8 Lamar Jackson |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |access-date=December 26, 2019 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130703/http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |url-status=live }}
- Highest passer rating, career: 102.6 (2018–2020)
- Lowest percentage of passes intercepted, season: 1.5 (2019){{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=November 26, 2019 |title=17 Records, Feats, Benchmarks Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Hit on MNF |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/17-records-feats-benchmarks-lamar-jackson-and-the-ravens-hit-on-mnf |access-date=November 27, 2019 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130729/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/17-records-feats-benchmarks-lamar-jackson-and-the-ravens-hit-on-mnf |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Passing Records |url=http://www.ravenspr.com/records/records_passing.pdf |access-date=September 21, 2020 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020194122/http://www.ravenspr.com/records/records_passing.pdf |url-status=live }}
- Lowest percentage of passes intercepted, career: 1.6 (2018–2019)
Off the field
=In popular culture=
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In 2019, Jackson appeared on ABC's Celebrity Family Feud.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=February 26, 2019 |title=Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to appear on 'Celebrity Family Feud' |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-family-feud-20190226-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128003810/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-family-feud-20190226-story.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 27, 2019 |website=The Baltimore Sun}}{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=July 15, 2019 |title=The Caw: Recapping Lamar Jackson's Performance on 'Celebrity Family Feud' |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/the-caw-recapping-lamar-jackson-s-performance-on-celebrity-family-feud |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128005322/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/the-caw-recapping-lamar-jackson-s-performance-on-celebrity-family-feud |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 27, 2019 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}} During the 2019 NFL season, Jackson's Madden NFL character speed was upgraded to 96, making Jackson the fastest quarterback in that game's history.{{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Lorenzo |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Ravens' Lamar Jackson surpasses Michael Vick as fastest QB in Madden history |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/11/27/madden-20-lamar-jackson-surpasses-michael-vick-fastest-quarterback/4317001002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128003811/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/11/27/madden-20-lamar-jackson-surpasses-michael-vick-fastest-quarterback/4317001002/ |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |website=USA Today}}{{Cite magazine |last=Schapiro |first=Michael |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson Passes Michael Vick as Fastest QB in Madden History |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/27/lamar-jackson-passes-michael-vick-as-fastest-madden-quarterback |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128003811/https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/27/lamar-jackson-passes-michael-vick-as-fastest-madden-quarterback |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 28, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} Jackson was the cover athlete in the Madden NFL 21 video game.{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Alex |date=April 21, 2020 |title=Ravens Lamar Jackson to be Madden 21 cover star |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2020/04/21/Ravens-Lamar-Jackson-to-be-Madden-21-cover-star/4521587491107/ |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=UPI |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421214249/https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2020/04/21/Ravens-Lamar-Jackson-to-be-Madden-21-cover-star/4521587491107/ |url-status=live }}
In 2019, Pope Francis was gifted a signed Lamar Jackson Ravens jersey.{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=December 4, 2019 |title=Pope Francis gifted custom Ravens jersey signed by Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28227201/pope-francis-gifted-custom-ravens-jersey-signed-lamar-jackson?device=featurephone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205163926/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28227201/pope-francis-gifted-custom-ravens-jersey-signed-lamar-jackson%3Fdevice%3Dfeaturephone |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |access-date=December 5, 2019 |publisher=ESPN}}
In February 2020, BET Digital highlighted Jackson as one of 40 of the most inspiring and innovative vanguards in African American culture and who are redefining what it means to be "unapologetically young, gifted & Black".{{Cite web |date=February 7, 2020 |title=BET DIGITAL CELEBRATES BLACK EXCELLENCE WITH NEW ORIGINAL EDITORIAL SERIES |url=https://chicagodefender.com/bet-digital-celebrates-black-excellence-with-new-original-editorial-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215232457/https://chicagodefender.com/bet-digital-celebrates-black-excellence-with-new-original-editorial-series/ |archive-date=February 15, 2020 |access-date=February 15, 2020 |website=Chicago Defender}}
In March 2025, Jackson made a cameo appearance as E-Tone in the Starz crime drama series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan.{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Julia |title=Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson to Make His Acting Debut in 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan': 'I'm So Excited' (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/baltimore-ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-to-make-his-acting-debut-in-power-book-iii-raising-kanan-exclusive-11700618 |access-date=March 21, 2025 |work=People |date=March 21, 2025 |language=en}}
= Business ventures =
In 2018, Jackson announced the launch of his sportswear line, Era 8 Apparel.{{Cite web |last=Kasinitz |first=Aaron |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Nike? Under Armour? As Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's star rises, marketers wonder if and where he'll sign |url=https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/11/nike-under-armour-as-ravens-qb-lamar-jacksons-star-rises-marketers-wonder-if-and-where-hell-sign.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128064921/https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/11/nike-under-armour-as-ravens-qb-lamar-jacksons-star-rises-marketers-wonder-if-and-where-hell-sign.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=November 29, 2019 |website=pennlive.com |publisher=PA Media group}}{{Cite web |title=8 Lamar Jackson |url=http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |access-date=November 29, 2019 |website=baltimoreravens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009130704/http://ftp.ravenspr.com/bio_updates_player/jackson_lamar.pdf |url-status=live }} In March 2020, he filed a federal lawsuit against Amazon, charging the corporate giant with engaging in the "deliberate and unauthorized use" of Jackson's name, image and persona. The suit also alleges that Amazon had unlawfully infringed on his right of publicity in connection with alleged "false advertising and endorsement of unlicensed and infringing articles of clothing."{{Cite web |last=Grimes |first=Prince |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson sues Amazon for sale of unlicensed merchandise |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-sues-amazon-sale-unlicensed-merchandise |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=nbcsports.com |publisher=NBC Sports/Washington |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202193822/https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/ravens/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-sues-amazon-sale-unlicensed-merchandise |url-status=live }}
In August 2020, Jackson signed an endorsement deal with Oakley, Inc., a company that produces sunglasses, sports goggles and football helmet visors.{{Cite web |last=Charchalis |first=Adrian |date=August 22, 2020 |title=Lamar Jackson, 23, signs his first endorsement deal |url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2020/8/22/21396517/lamar-jackson-23-signs-his-first-endorsement-deal-oakley |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=baltimorebeatdown.com |publisher=SBNation |archive-date=August 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830125405/https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2020/8/22/21396517/lamar-jackson-23-signs-his-first-endorsement-deal-oakley |url-status=live }}
In May 2022, it was announced that Jackson had entered the restaurant business with the purchase of a soul food restaurant in his home state of Florida. Tasty's Soul Food Sports Bar & Grill in Pompano Beach will change its name to Play Action Soulfood and More.{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=May 19, 2022 |title=SociaLight: 'You 8 Yet?' Lamar Jackson Is in the Restaurant Business Now |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/lamar-jackson-restaurant-business-soul-food-trademark-florida |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}}
In September 2022, Jackson posted on his Twitter that he would be the cover star of NFL's first virtual reality (VR) game.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Wilton |date=April 20, 2022 |title=NFL, StatusPRO to Release First Virtual Reality Football Game Featuring Lamar Jackson |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/04/21/nfl-statuspro-announce-first-virtual-reality-football-game-featuring-lamar-jackson |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=sportsillustrated.com |publisher=Sports Illustrated}} "NFL Pro Era" is the first VR NFL game is said to let users 'experience what it's like to compete as the QB of their favorite NFL team.' The game released on December 23, 2022, on PlayStation VR and Meta Quest. Jackson was again on the cover of the sequel game, NFL Pro Era II, which released on October 16, 2023.
Personal life
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Jackson is a Christian.{{cite web |last1=Ackerman |first1=Jon |title=Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on who keeps him humble: 'The Lord' |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2019/12/19/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-the-lord-keeps-him-humble/ |website=Sports Spectrum |date=December 19, 2019 |access-date=October 4, 2023}} He has a daughter named Milan, whom he calls by her nickname: "Lani".{{Cite web |last=Cherigo |first=Cassie |date=November 3, 2021 |title=SociaLight: Lamar Jackson's Daughter Was Adorable Pebbles for Halloween |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/socialight-lamar-jackson-s-daughter-was-adorable-pebbles-for-halloween |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} As of 2019, Jackson lives in Owings Mills, Maryland, about 20 minutes from the Ravens training complex with his mother and siblings.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Hallie |date=December 1, 2019 |title=You've heard about Lamar Jackson, the star Ravens QB. Here's what we know about Lamar Jackson, the person. |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider/bs-fe-what-we-know-about-lamar-jackson-20191201-fe4x6qourfd53bn532vzws52ay-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215093458/https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider/bs-fe-what-we-know-about-lamar-jackson-20191201-fe4x6qourfd53bn532vzws52ay-story.html |archive-date=December 15, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2019 |website=The Baltimore Sun}} Trayvon Mullen, and Tiawan Mullen are Jackson's first cousins through his mother's side of the family.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Anna |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen declares for NFL Draft |url=https://247sports.com/college/clemson/Article/Trayvon-Mullen-NFL-Draft-Clemson-football--127589104/ |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=247 Sports |publisher=CBS Interactive}} Adoree' Jackson is his first cousin once removed.{{Cite web |last=Davenport |first=Turron |date=October 13, 2018 |title=Sunday's game will be a family affair for Titans CB Adoree Jackson. His family found out they're related to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Lamar is Adoree's uncle's grandson. |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41038198-4 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112132952/https://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41038198-4 |url-status=live }} Another cousin is James Pierre, who is a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=James Pierre Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PierJa01.htm |access-date=August 8, 2023 |website=Pro-Football Reference |publisher=Sports Reference LLC}} As a child, Jackson's favorite player was Michael Vick. Vick inspired Jackson to mould his dual-threat style of play to his advantage as a quarterback in the NFL.{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Matthew |date=June 22, 2018 |title=Lamar Jackson points to Michael Vick as his football idol growing up |url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2018/06/22/lamar-jackson-points-to-michael-vick-as-his-football-idol-growing-up/ |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=Ravens Wire |language=en-US}}
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| Power Book III: Raising Kanan | E-Tone | 1 episode |
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