American · Pompano Beach, Florida · Born 7 January 1997American NFL quarterback and two-time MVP known for revolutionizing the position with his dual-threat rushing and passing ability for Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. was born in Pompano Beach, Florida in 1997. He won the Heisman Trophy at the University of Louisville — the youngest Heisman winner in history at 19 — before Baltimore Ravens selected him 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has won two NFL MVP awards (2019, 2023) — the 2019 award was unanimous, the first unanimous MVP since Cam Newton in 2015. He set the NFL single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 1,206 in 2019. He holds the NFL record for career rushing yards by a quarterback. His combination of elite arm talent — capable of throwing the deep ball with accuracy and velocity — and elite rushing ability has made him genuinely uncontainable. He is the fastest player to reach 100 career touchdown passes and 30 career rushing touchdowns simultaneously. He was named to five Pro Bowls. His 2019 season — 36 passing touchdowns, 7 rushing touchdowns and 6 interceptions — is widely regarded as the finest season by a quarterback in NFL history by efficiency metrics. His dual-threat ability has forced defensive coordinators to completely redesign his game planning.
Revolutionary dual-threat quarterback play, youngest NFL MVP winner, NFL single-season QB rushing record
How They Played
Electric dual-threat quarterback with elite speed, elusiveness, and arm strength who can beat defenses running or passing
Lasting Impact
Transformed modern quarterback position by proving elite rushing ability could coexist with passing excellence at highest level
Career Honours
- NFL MVP 2x (2019, 2023)
- Pro Bowl 5x
- All-Pro 4x
- Offensive Player of the Year 2x
- NFL rushing QB records
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2018–2024 | 98 |
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