Lamar Jackson

Lamar Jackson, the professional football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft following his impressive college career at the University of Louisville. His prowess on the field earned him the Heisman Trophy in 2016, becoming the youngest-ever recipient of this prestigious award. Jackson's notable accomplishments at the University of Louisville include being named the MVP of the 2015 Music City Bowl, the men's ACC Athlete of the Year in 2017, and holding the University record for total touchdowns in a single game.

Upon entering the NFL, Jackson immediately made a mark with the Baltimore Ravens. He took over as the starting quarterback in his rookie season due to an injury to Joe Flacco and led the Ravens to clinch the AFC North title. Jackson's unique style of play and undeniable talent led to him being named the NFL Most Valuable Player twice, in 2019 and 2023. His record-breaking performance in 2019 saw him leading the NFL in touchdown passes and setting the single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. His skills on the field have also earned him multiple selections to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro First Team.

Off the field, Jackson's talents have been recognized in other realms as well. He was featured on the cover of "Madden NFL 21" and was chosen as the cover star for the first virtual reality game by the NFL, "NFL Pro Era." Furthermore, Jackson has shown his entrepreneurial side by launching his sportswear line, Era 8 Apparel, and venturing into the restaurant business with Play Action Soulfood and More.