“I've faced adversity throughout my whole life.”

American professional football quarterback

Lamar Jackson is an American professional football quarterback, born in 1997, who plays for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League. He first came to wide attention at Louisville, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2016, before the Ravens drafted him in the first round in 2018. Jackson has since become one of the defining quarterbacks of his era. He is a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player and the all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards, a record that reflects his rare blend of passing and running ability. His career is often discussed in terms of athleticism, improvisation, and the modern dual-threat quarterback.