Lamar Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, garnered top honors in both college football and the NFL within just four seasons after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2016. Renowned for his electrifying gameplay, Jackson is celebrated as one of the most dynamic players in football history.
A look at Lamar Jackson’s collegiate journey reveals:
**Lamar Jackson’s Profile**
– **School:** Louisville
– **Position:** Quarterback
– **Height:** 6’3″
– **Weight:** 211 pounds
– **Years Active:** 2015-2017
**Career Statistics at Louisville**
| Year | Games | Completions | Attempts | Completion % | Yards | Yards/Attempt | Touchdowns | Interceptions | Rating |
|——|——-|————-|———-|————–|——-|—————-|————|—————|——–|
| 2015 | 12 | 135 | 247 | 54.7 | 1,840 | 7.4 | 12 | 8 | 126.8 |
| 2016 | 13 | 230 | 409 | 56.2 | 3,543 | 8.7 | 30 | 9 | 148.8 |
| 2017 | 13 | 254 | 430 | 59.1 | 3,660 | 8.5 | 27 | 10 | 146.6 |
| **Career** | **38** | **619** | **1,086** | **57.0** | **9,043** | **8.3** | **69** | **27** | **142.9** |
Jackson chose Louisville over offers from schools like Florida, Mississippi State, and Nebraska. In high school, he was ranked as the No. 409 prospect of the 2015 recruiting class, standing out as the No. 12 dual-threat quarterback in Florida.
During his college tenure, Jackson led the Cardinals to a record of 24-14, including a notable 9-3 regular season in 2016 and an 8-4 season in 2017. Louisville participated in a bowl game in each of Jackson’s three years.
**Records Established by Lamar Jackson**
Jackson’s explosive dual-threat capabilities earned him 19 entries in the FBS record book, including:
– Most consecutive games throwing for 300 yards and rushing for 100 yards (two games).
– One of 12 performances in FBS history with 400 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in the same game.
– One of 17 performances where he rushed and passed for 200 yards in a game.
– Achieved 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in two seasons.
– Ranked among only 47 players to record 4,000 passing yards and 2,000 rushing yards in a career.
**Highlighted Performances**
In Jackson’s debut as a freshman, he threw for 100 yards and rushed for 106 yards with one touchdown. His notable performances include a spectacular Music City Bowl outing where he recorded 227 passing yards and 226 rushing yards against Texas A&M.
His Heisman-winning 2016 campaign began with a standout game against Charlotte, where he achieved eight total touchdowns. Jackson’s junior season in 2017 continued to display his impressive skillset, culminating in a streak of seven games with at least 100 rushing yards.
**Awards and Honors**
– 2018 ACC Athlete of the Year
– 2017 ACC Player of the Year
– 2017 ACC Offensive Player of the Year
– 2016 Heisman Trophy Winner
– Multiple awards for exceptional performance in 2016
**Comments on Lamar Jackson’s Abilities**
Many analysts and former coaches have lauded Jackson’s talent. His former coach Bobby Petrino noted his ability to evade strong hits and keep plays alive, while the media consistently referred to him as an extraordinary athlete with comparisons to NFL greats.
As he made headlines throughout his college career, Jackson transitioned from a talented player to a national sensation, notably becoming the first Louisville player to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2016. As he continued to demonstrate his skills on the national stage, Jackson solidified his status as a college football legend.