Lamar Jackson

BIOGRAPHY

Lamar Jackson was born April 13, 1998 in Elk Grove, California. He is an Cornerback in the NFL.

Jackson played quarterback, cornerback, and safety at Franklin High School.nJackson played in the 2015 Under Armour All-American game following his senior season. Jackson committed to Nebraska on February 3, 2016, turning down offers from California, UCLA, Utah, and Washington State.

Jackson played quarterback, cornerback, and safety at Franklin High School. Jackson played in the 2015 Under Armour All-American game following his senior season. Jackson committed to Nebraska on February 3, 2016, turning down offers from California, UCLA, Utah, and Washington State.

Jackson was one of four Nebraska players that were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. After attending the scouting combine he was described as a "matchup-specific depth player that will need to excel on special teams" via thedraftnetwork.com

In the 2020 NFL Draft, Jackson went undrafted but signed with the New York Jets on May 6, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 1 and October 10 for the team's weeks 4 and 5 games against the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 13.