NFL Player Profile: Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson (Darron Cummings, Google Images)

NFL Player Profile: Lamar Jackson

You can make the argument that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson of Pompano Beach, Florida has been one of the most consistent players in the National Football League over the last four seasons and one of the best rushing quarterbacks in NFL history. We know that Jackson is a great regular season quarterback as he has won 37 of 49 games at the helm. However, one needs to question Jackson’s ability to win in the postseason, as to date he has only won one of four playoff games despite being on a team that has always been known for its great defense.

2021 Season

In 12 games in 2021, Jackson was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second time in his NFL career. He missed five games because of an ankle injury and the ailment was the major reason why the Ravens missed the playoffs with a record of eight wins and nine losses. At the time of Jackson’s injury, Baltimore had a record of seven wins and five losses.

Statistically, Jackson completed 246 passes in 382 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.4%. He also had 2882 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. On the ground, Jackson had 133 rushes for 767 yards and two touchdowns. Despite missing five games, he still led all quarterbacks in rushing yards. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills was second on the list with 763 yards.

Leading up to the NFL

Jackson played his college football at the University of Louisville. In 2016, he made college football history by becoming the youngest player ever to win the Heisman Trophy, presented to the best college football player. He was 19 years and 337 days old. During the 2016 College Football Season, Jackson completed 230 passes in 409 attempts for 3543 yards, 30 touchdown passes and nine interceptions. He also had 260 rushes for 1571 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Jackson was then the first round pick, 32nd overall, by the Ravens in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was selected behind quarterbacks Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns (now with Carolina Panthers, 1st overall), Sam Darnold of the New York Jets (now with the Panthers, 3rd overall), Allen (seventh overall), and Josh Rosen of the Arizona Cardinals (10th overall).

NFL Career

Jackson’s best NFL season came in 2019 when he was named the Associated Press most valuable player. That year he completed 265 passes in 401 attempts for 3127 yards, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, Jackson had 176 rushes for 1206 yards and seven touchdowns. He led the NFL with 6.9 yards per rushing attempt, 36 touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 83. Jackson’s 1206 rushing yards also set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season by a quarterback.

For his career, Jackson has completed 852 passes in 1329 attempts for 9967 yards, 84 passing touchdowns and 31 interceptions. He also has 615 rushes for 3673 yards and 21 touchdowns.

2022 Baltimore Ravens

There is no doubt that the Ravens are in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL at the moment. The AFC North is that strong. In the offseason, Baltimore attempted to increase their defense by signing safety Marcus Williams of Corona, California (five years, $70 million from the New Orleans Saints), and defensive tackle Michael Pierce of Daphne, Alabama (three years, $16.5 million from the Minnesota Vikings). They should be stronger than the Pittsburgh Steelers, but will experience tough tests from the reigning AFC Champions Cincinnati Bengals and the rising Cleveland Browns.

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