Lamar Jackson’s mark on the NFL is now moving from the football field to the virtual world.
When the “Madden NFL” video game franchise makes its latest round of updates on Thanksgiving day, the Ravens quarterback will hold the highest-ever speed rating for a QB at 96. Michael Vick held the previous record at 95.
Vick told USA Today Sports that he’s honored to be part of Jackson’s rise:
“It’s like the passing of the torch. I’m gone, but not forgotten. Look, with every highlight that Lamar makes, it reminds people of me. It will remind people of Cam (Newton). It will remind people of Russell (Wilson). It will remind people of (Randall) Cunningham. Donovan (McNabb), all the mobile quarterbacks who came before us and who are going to come after us.
Watch Vick’s message to Jackson here:
And here’s a closer look at the Nike cleats:
