Lamar Jackson

Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr. was born in Florida on January 7, 1997. Jackson showed athletic promise as a child and was sought after by several colleges while still in high school. He decided on the University of Louisville. In 2018, Jackson was chosen as the men's ACC Athlete of the Year for all conference sports. Jackson made his NFL debut as starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. Career highlights include Heisman Trophy in 2016, ACC Athlete of the Year in 2018 and AP NFL Most Valuable Player in 2019 and 2023.