A star is born at Boynton Beach (Fla.) High (2014-15)

Two sensational seasons at Boynton Beach put Jackson on the radar of college recruiters. He chose Louisville, partly because he was promised he would play quarterback, not another position.

The Lamar Leap vs. Syracuse, Sept. 9, 2016

The Heisman Trophy buzz for Jackson picked up serious momentum when he ran for four touchdowns against Syracuse, including a hurdle over a helpless defender that went viral on social media.

Eight touchdowns in one half, Sept. 8, 2016

Even for Jackson this was a surreal game, as he scored eight touchdowns in the first half against Charlotte, leading Louisville to a 70-14 victory.

Winning the Heisman, Dec. 10, 2016

Becoming the youngest player ever to win the award (19 years, 352 days), Jackson accounted for 51 touchdowns as a sophomore. He also crushed it at the award ceremony with a red tuxedo jacket.

Ravens draft Jackson, April 27, 2018

Baltimore traded up for the last pick in the first round to take Jackson. He was relieved to be finally selected, and determined to prove his doubters wrong.

First NFL start, Nov. 18, 2018

Jackson ran for 119 yards on 26 carries as Baltimore defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 24-21. The Ravens went 6-1 down the stretch with Jackson as the starter to make the playoffs.

Start of the Andrews-Jackson connection, Dec, 22, 2018

With the Ravens needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, Jackson threw a perfect pass to Mark Andrews for a 68-yard touchdown. This year, Andrews and Jackson both made the Pro Bowl for the first time.

Youngest QB to start a playoff game, Jan. 6, 2019

The result wasn't what Jackson wanted as the Ravens lost, 23-17. But struggling in that game fueled Jackson to become a better player during the offseason.

Honored in hometown, July 8, 2019

The first "Lamar Jackson Day" was celebrated in his hometown of Pompano Beach, Fla., and the mayor announced that every first Saturday of July would be Lamar Jackson Day.

Jackson throws out first pitch, poses with Ripken statue, July 17, 2019

Not only did Jackson throw a perfect strike on his ceremonial first pitch before the Orioles game, he posed next to the Cal Ripken statue and send he wanted to be the next "Great No. 8" in Baltimore sports. That mission has been accomplished.

Making the preseason fun, Aug. 15, 2019

The play was nullified by a penalty, but Jackson made a spectacular 18-yard run into the end zone by leaping over a Green Bay defender. It was a preview of what Jackson had in store this season.

Five TD passes in Week 1, Sept. 8, 2019

Jackson began the season on fire, lighting up the Miami Dolphins with five touchdown passes. Afterward, Jackson said, "Not bad for a running back."

Dropping a Dime to Hollywood, Sept. 15, 2019

A perfectly-thrown 41-yard completion to Marquise Brown late in the fourth quarter sealed another victory and reinforced how much Jackson's accuracy had improved.

Going for it in Seattle, Oct. 20, 2019

After being stopped on third down against the Seahawks, Jackson urged Head Coach John Harbaugh to go for it on fourth-and-2, then scored on an 8-yard touchdown run to spark another Ravens win.

Getting Props from Tom Brady, Nov. 3, 2019

Jackson led the Ravens to a 37-20 victory over New England, and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made it a point to tell Jackson he was impressed by his play.

Spin Cycle and Chilling in Shades in Cincy, Nov. 10, 2019

During a 47-yard touchdown run, Jackson made a ridiculous 360-degree spin move that left Bengals in his wake. What better way to chill after a one-sided victory in Cincinnati than to wear sunglasses on the sidelines when your day is done?

Making Texans Miss, Nov. 17, 2019

During a 39-yard run against the Houston Texans, Jackson made five attempted tacklers miss him. It looked like a video game, but the Texans couldn't enjoy it on the way to a 41-7 defeat.

Showtime in L.A., Nov. 25, 2019

Jackson took the spotlight on Monday Night Football with another five-touchdown pass performance during the Ravens' 45-6 rout over the Los Angeles Rams.

Fastest player ever in Madden, Nov. 27, 2019

EA Sports announced that Jackson would be given a speed rating of 96 in Madden NFL 20, the fastest quarterback rating in game history.

Winning streak matches jersey number, Dec. 8, 2019

Jackson and the Ravens beat the 49ers to win their eighth straight regular-season game, which at the time set the franchise record. The Ravens ended the season on a 12-game winning streak.

Michael Vick's record is broken, Dec. 12, 2019

With a 5-yard run in the first quarter, Lamar Jackson set the record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season. He finished with season with 1,206 rushing yards, shattering Michael Vick's previous record of 1,039 yards.

Clinching the No. 1 seed, Dec. 22, 2019

Throwing three more touchdown passes, Jackson led Baltimore to a 31-15 victory in Cleveland that clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC for Baltimore. Jackson finished the season with a league-high 36 touchdown passes.

First-team All-Pro, Jan. 3, 2029

In his first full season as a starting quarterback, Jackson was named first-team All-Pro, and he was one of 12 Ravens named to the Pro Bowl.