Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens quarterback and two-time NFL MVP, with a life beyond football that includes Era 8 Apparel, a children’s book and the Forever Dreamers foundation.
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College footballOverview
- Born
- January 7, 1997 · Pompano Beach, Florida
- Known for
- Quarterback · Baltimore Ravens
- College
- University of Louisville
- Breakout
- 2016 Heisman Trophy
- NFL arrival
- 2018 draft · First round, No. 32 overall
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How it started.
Lamar grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida, and played quarterback at Boynton Beach High School. He chose Louisville and earned the starting job as a true freshman in 2015. In his sophomore season, he won the 2016 Heisman Trophy, the first in Louisville’s history.
Finding his NFL stage.
Baltimore selected him 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. His ability to throw and run became the center of his game: he won NFL MVP for the 2019 and 2023 seasons, then passed Michael Vick’s career quarterback rushing record on Christmas Day in 2024.
Beyond the field.
Lamar created Era 8 Apparel and wrote the children’s book I Dream, You Dream. Let us Dream! His Forever Dreamers foundation supports young people, including a youth football program that covers travel, lodging, food and uniforms. He also became the cover athlete for Madden NFL 21.
Creditschronological, newest first
Football
- 2018Baltimore RavensFirst-round draft pick, No. 32 overall
- 2016Louisville CardinalsHeisman-winning quarterback
Books & games
- 2021I Dream, You Dream. Let us Dream!Author
- 2020Madden NFL 21Cover athlete
Awards
Quotes
I do what I’m supposed to do.Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
After the January 4, 2025 regular-season finale, he credited his teammates for his historic passing and rushing totals.
Trivia
- He won the Heisman at 19 years and 337 days, becoming its youngest winner.
- He owns Play Action Soulfood & More in Pompano Beach.
- Pompano Beach awarded him a key to the city in May 2017.
- The Madden NFL 21 covers used existing photographs after COVID-19 canceled the planned photo shoot.
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