Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a spectacular season. In spite of playing in only 15 games this season (less if you count the five fourth-quarters he was rested in), Jackson broke several franchise and NFL records en route to a Pro Bowl nod.
While not everyone is a fan of Jackson’s still, he’s earned some pretty influential followers. That apparently includes the son of one of the players he’ll be facing in the Pro Bowl, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
Brees posted a photo of his son all decked out in Ravens merchandise and telling Jackson he’s excited to meet him this week.
Jackson has set a high bar for himself this season. In just his second season in the NFL, Jackson has earned his first Pro Bowl, led the league in touchdown passes, broke Michael Vick’s single-season rushing record and seems a lock for the NFL’s MVP award.
Though many hoped Jackson wouldn’t be available for the Pro Bowl, Baltimore wasn’t able to get it done in the divisional round of the playoffs, falling to the Tennessee Titans. Still, it’s really cool to see Jackson get to rub elbows with guys he undoubtedly looks up to and see all the fans he’s made in the NFL itself.
If Jackson keeps up the pace he’s set for himself, he’s liable to be signing a lot more jerseys and earning plenty more fans.
