Robert Griffin III has made his pick for the NFL MVP award, and it's a previous winner. Although Lamar Jackson took home the 2023-24 MVP award, Griffin believes he'll win the award again. It'll add a third trophy to the Baltimore Ravens quarterback's hardware collection.

Griffin III makes a compelling point about Jackson's career up to this point. He's accomplishing historic marks that no one in the position has ever done. For instance, Jackson broke a record during Week 18's game against the Cleveland Browns. He became the first quarterback in history to throw over 4,000 passing yards and have over 800 rushing yards.

In addition to that, the Ravens will make the playoffs at the top of the AFC North. After being in a back-and-forth battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the division is finally theirs. Furthermore, Jackson has not had the best-receiving core this year. That's no disrespect to the Ravens receivers, but from a numbers standpoint, it holds.

For instance, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to throw the ball to. He could win the receiving triple crown at the end of the season. Zay Flowers is their leading receiver, with over 1,000 receiving yards. However, the second-highest is Rashod Bateman with 680. Still, the ball distribution has been elite, as well as the minimal turnovers.

Article Continues Below
Related News
Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles former player and ESPN commentator Jason Kelce reacts before in a 2025 AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Jason Kelce hits USA Flag QB with fiery ‘not the best’ reality checkMike Gianakos ·
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) tracks a deep pass as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) defends in the first quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
NFL rumors: Insider dumps cold water on Rams’ Jalen Ramsey trade pursuitBen Strauss ·
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) carries the ball and runs against Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit
How ESPN projects Packers, Bears’ chances to beat out Lions in NFC NorthBen Strauss ·
Detailed view of the jersey of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome.
Team USA flag football star blasts idea of NFL players in 2028 OlympicsBenedetto Vitale ·
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) exits the field after losing 24-17 to the New York Jets in their home opener.
Steelers rumors: NFL analyst suggests Will Levis trade with TitansBenjamin Adducchio ·
Broadcaster Jim Nantz introduces players Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, during the “Night of Champions” at the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre.
Jim Nantz makes bold Chiefs-Cowboys NFL Thanksgiving predictionBenjamin Adducchio ·

Robert Griffin III isn't the first to believe that Ravens' Lamar Jackson will win the MVP

External support, but it matters even more if it's internal. For the Baltimore quarterback, he received an appreciative compliment. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh gave an MVP shoutout about Jackson before their Week 18 showdown. Voices across the NFL have expressed their support for the former MVP. However, there's elite competition heading Jackson's way.

For example, Burrow is having an elite season. He leads the league in passing yards and touchdowns. Despite the Bengals 8-8 record, the former No. 1 pick is in the prime of his career. Switching conferences, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is also in a league of his own. He has over 2,000 rushing yards, and is the first since Derrick Henry to reach that mark.

Furthermore, the competition for the award is at a high, this late in the season. The talent in the NFL is at a high and it shows. Still, Jackson might have done more than enough to take home an MVP award. Plus, Griffin III could predict the right winner once the playoffs begin and the winner is announced.