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The Baltimore Ravens made the big splash move just over a week ago in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by moving into the 32nd overall pick to snag former Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson. The selection puts the former Heisman Trophy winner in a situation where he can quickly etch out a […]

The 2018 NFL Draft came with its usual twists and turns. The first round even ended with a bang after the Baltimore Ravens traded up to take former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick. There had been speculation that the Jacksonville Jaguars showed some interest in selecting him with the 29th overall pick […]

One of the more intriguing names that remained afloat in the second half of the first round was former Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson. Among the batch of top projected players at his position in this year’s draft class, he had remained largely on the outside looking in for that group. However, Jackson was able […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they traded up to select Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick. Baltimore has now addressed their looming concern about their future beyond quarterback Joe Flacco. It is no secret that the Ravens plan on taking their time with Jackson’s development as a future […]

The 2018 NFL draft kicked off with plenty of surprises on Thursday night, and the hits kept coming afterwards. Here is a look at the winners and losers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft: Losers 4. Seattle Seahawks What on earth is going on with Seattle? Their offensive line has been a […]

The Baltimore Ravens traded up to the end of the first round to draft quarterback Lamar Jackson. While Joe Flacco is still expected to be the team’s starter for the upcoming season, the Ravens clearly have hopes of developing Jackson into their quarterback of the future. Jackson, who slid a bit further than expected in […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a significant move in the first round of the draft when they traded up to No. 32 to grab quarterback Lamar Jackson. Naturally, that move has led to some questions about incumbent QB Joe Flacco’s future with the team. However, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has clarified that the team is […]

Former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has been selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson enters a situation in Baltimore where he should step in as the backup to Joe Flacco next season. There will likely not be any urgency to get on the field in the […]

When it comes to former University of Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the 21-year-old has a huge fan in Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr, according to an article written on Thursday by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “I think in the right [situation] and with the right coaching, that he’s a special, special talent,” […]

The 2018 NFL Draft class is stacked with talent at the top. Plenty of deserving players won’t even be drafted in the first round, even though they would have been in previous years. Some prospects have the potential to be among the NFL’s best in a few years. Here are ten to keep an eye on: […]

The 2018 NFL Draft list of applicants is stacked with quality quarterback talents, including Louisville Cardinals product Lamar Jackson. Jackson, however, appears to be the odd man out among top-tier signal-callers prospects, as he is expected by experts and fans alike to get his name called once Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and Josh […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, there is a growing consensus that the New England Patriots are thinking about bringing in another quarterback that could be the eventual successor to reigning league MVP Tom Brady. There is a plethora of intriguing talent in this year’s class at the position that could possibly fit the bill that […]

Bruce Arians knew that the Arizona Cardinals needed a quarterback of the future back when he was still in charge. But he never found one he liked/wanted in the NFL Draft (at least not one he was ever in a position to acquire). Now that he’s gone, Arians thinks he sees his former team’s guy […]

The New England Patriots have been linked with a handful of quarterback prospects during this whole pre-draft process as they explore potential options to be Tom Brady’s long-term successor. They brought in the likes of Luke Falk, Kyle Lauletta and Mason Rudolph for pre-draft visits. Although, they didn’t do the same with Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, whom […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is just six days away, and rumors are flying left and right. Four quarterbacks are expected to go high: USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield and Wyoming’s Josh Allen. But there is another QB who is receiving first-round buzz, albeit with less hype. What makes Louisville’s Lamar Jackson such […]

The most notable distinction about the 2018 NFL Draft is its bevy of quality quarterback prospects. However, one of the biggest names that have flown under the radar is Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Despite being one of the most decorated players in college football, Jackson has not been considered among the top quarterbacks in the draft. According to Phillip […]

Among the top-tier talent at the quarterback position in this year’s draft, former Louisville star Lamar Jackson typically gets left out of the conversation. However, Jackson’s stock has steadily continued to climb over the last few months. In fact, he has received consideration and attention from several teams that are positioned near the middle of […]

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians knows a thing or two about quarterbacks. He played a part in developing Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck early in their careers. He also coaxed a career year out of Carson Palmer at age 36 during his stint in Arizona. Arians is no longer responsible for mentoring Arizona’s […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly very high on Lamar Jackson. Sources around the league have pegged the Pats as the team with the most interest in the quarterback prospect, which could be a sign that New England is strongly considering drafting him to be the long-term successor to Tom Brady. And apparently, Brady himself […]

Lamar Jackson’s draft stock has been on a steady rise for quite some time now. Despite initial concerns about his ability to play quarterback at the next level as well as some problems stemming from his lack of an agent, the Louisville quarterback has continued to gain fans around the league. According to Bleacher Report’s […]

Every year, NFL fans gather with anticipation to see which young star their team will add through the NFL Draft. The harsh reality is that most draft selections will not end up panning out. Many prospects are hyped up, but few live up to their potential. This year’s draft class is no different. Here are […]

Quarterback prospect Lamar Jackson has been busy meeting with teams and doing some more workouts as the draft draws nearer. In the past few days, it’s been revealed that he’s got a meeting scheduled with the Cleveland Browns and also worked out with the Miami Dolphins. And now, the Baltimore Ravens are another team in […]

Throughout the last several weeks, the Miami Dolphins have been one of the several teams at the top portion of the draft that reportedly has interest in bringing aboard another quarterback. There a few intriguing talents in this year’s draft class that could potentially be long-term solutions for various franchises. Among those quarterbacks gaining steam […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is regarded among the top players available at his position. This has pushed the high expectations forward that he could be selected in the first round later this month. Throughout this process, Jackson has taken a different approach that also includes deciding not to […]

The Cleveland Browns have a crucial decision in front of them with the first overall pick in this year’s draft. The front office has recently ramped up their efforts in assessing what direction the franchise will head with that selection, and their many others, later this month. The Browns have brought in a few of […]

Quarterback prospect Lamar Jackson grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons after his pro day. Reports emerged about teams struggling to book him for meetings and workouts, in part due to his lack of an agent. Those pre-draft meetups are important for any prospect, especially one that wants to go as early as possible. But despite […]

Lamar Jackson just finished his pro day, which saw him decline to do sprinting and agility drills in order to showcase his arm. But as Jacob Feldman of Sports Illustrated notes, Jonathan Jones of SI believes the biggest takeaway to come from Jackson’s pro day wasn’t his actual workout. Instead, it was the fact that […]

Lamar Jackson just had his pro day, where all 32 teams apparently came to watch him workout. But his work is far from over, though. The quarterback prospect, who is going through the draft process in lieu of a professional agent, is planning to meet with some teams after his pro day. “I would like […]

Leading into the draft, there have been plenty of questions surrounding former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ability to play the position at the next level. This has pushed forward the possible scenario of him playing at another position. It has led to him being projected lower than the other top quarterbacks in this year’s draft. […]

The Houston Texans reportedly worked out quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week. They did so despite the fact that Jackson could very well be off the board by the time the Texans finally make their first pick, which is all the way down in 68th. That will be especially true if other teams share Texans […]

The Houston Texans already have their franchise quarterback in Deshaun Watson. Prior to going down with a torn ACL last season, Watson lived up to the hype in the seven games he played during his rookie year. With the starting spot all locked up, the Texans are now looking at the possibility of picking up […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft are the reports regarding Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Despite being the most decorated quarterback in his class, there is speculation as to whether or not his skill set translates to the next level. As a result, he has largely been dropped out of the conversation […]

Storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft have been headlined by the prospect of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson potentially switching positions to wide receiver. It was facilitated by reports that teams had requested he participate in drills with the wideouts at the NFL Combine. However, it seems even Jackson is hearing this for the first time. […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft has been former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson due to the larger amount of concern about whether he could have success at that position at the next level. Much of this has centered around his ability to throw the ball with accuracy and his mechanics in […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects from this year’s NFL Draft class has been Louisville’s Lamar Jackson. There have been constant questions concerning whether he can truly have success under center at the next level or should seriously consider making a position change to wide receiver to maximize his abilities on the field. There […]

The Cleveland Browns were once again the worst team in the NFL last season. Part of the reason was the play at quarterback. With a boatload of draft picks, the Browns are in a position to fix this deficiency. That’s assuming, of course, that they pick the right guy. But according to what draft analyst […]

The Michael Vick Experience could be making a comeback at an NFL stadium near you in 2018. The former Atlanta Falcons draftee and quarterbacking revolution, Vick, recently told the world just how much Louisville’s Lamar Jackson reminds him of himself, he stated on the Move the Sticks Podcast with Daniel Jeremiah. “I could not believe […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is chalk-full of potential talent at the quarterback position. However, there has been speculation regarding former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson’s future under center. Jackson is the quintessential dual-threat quarterback. As a result, he has already started to receive comparisons to former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is shaping up to be quite quarterback-heavy with all the elite prospects in this class. Among the notable names is former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Hall of Fame front office executive Bill Polian made headlines after suggesting Jackson would be better off making the switch to wide receiver in the NFL. […]