Sports history in Black: Lamar Jackson sets a new record

Lamar Jackson can be a polarizing figure for what he does and does not do on the football field. For example, when he was being evaluated as he entered the NFL Draft, the former Heisman Trophy winner was told by then NFL executive Bill Polian that he should move to wide receiver. The Ravens thought differently and drafted Jackson at the end of the first round. 

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, No. 8, prepares to throw against Washington Football Team on October 4, 2020. Photo credit: Lamar Jackson, All-Pro Reels
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, No. 8, prepares to throw against the Washington Football Team on October 4, 2020. Photo credit: Lamar Jackson, All-Pro Reels

 From there, magic happened as Jackson wound up taking over for an injured Joe Flacco and rose to be named the 2019 NFL MVP by unanimous decision. But on Sept.28, 2020, another milestone was reached in his young career. He surpassed Cam Newton for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in his first three seasons in a 34-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 

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