MVP candidate Lamar Jackson: In 15 factoids, tracking Ravens star's rise
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Lamar Jackson has morphed from a quarterback many questioned going into the season to one who has the 10-2 Ravens poised to seize the AFC's No. 1 seed. With the MVP now looking like Jackson's to lose, here are 15 components associated with his rise. 1. As aMVP candidate Lamar Jackson: In 15 factoids, tracking Ravens star's rise
Lamar Jackson has morphed from a quarterback many questioned going into the season to one who has the 10-2 Ravens poised to seize the AFC's No. 1 seed. With the MVP now looking like Jackson's to lose, here are 15 components associated with his rise. 1. As a senior at Boynton Beach (Fla.) High School, Jackson piloted his team to a 63-58, come-from-behind win in October 2014. The Tigers' quarterback accounted for seven touchdowns -– including a 6-yard game-winning run with 6 seconds left -– that night to defeat Coconut Creek High. Jackson rushed for 169 yards and five TDs and threw for 329 yards on just 13 attempts. Boynton Beach went on to an 11-2 record during Jackson’s final season. Jackson’s cousin, Raiders rookie cornerback Trayvon Mullen, was a junior on Coconut Creek's team that year. The cousins met again in 2017, with Jackson steering Louisville’s offense and Mullen a Clemson corner. 2. Despite accounting for 80 touchdowns (45 passing, 35 rushing) in two seasons at Boynton Beach, Jackson was tabbed a Read more