Ravens 2-Time MVP QB Ranked Best in NFL's Top 100
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has received many accolades since taking over under center in 2018.
Two league MVPs, three First-Team All-Pros, four Pro Bowls, an NFL touchdowns leader and passer rating leader are just a few of his accomplishments in the NFL to go along with his 2016 Heisman Trophy win.
Most recently, Jackson appeared at the top of Pro Football & Sports Network's top 100 players in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season.
No. 1Lamar Jackson | QB | Baltimore Ravens
"Despite not winning his third NFL MVP, Jackson's 2024 campaign solidified his place atop PFSN's Top 100. Jackson's command of the Ravens' offense was unmatched, leading the league with a staggering 45 passing touchdowns (including the playoffs) and finishing fifth in passing yards with 4,601," PFSN wrote. "Jackson's growth as a passer stood out, as he ranked first in yards per attempt (8.8) and posted a league-best EPA per dropback of +0.30. He also finished first in our QB+ metric and had a very solid case to be considered the league's MVP. Jackson's season was a masterclass in modern dual-threat quarterbacking. He threw just four interceptions and earned a career-high passer rating of 119.6. His 9.3 average depth of target (fourth in NFL) highlights his willingness to push the ball downfield and challenge defenses vertically, even without elite talent supporting him.
"His 915 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns added another layer to his dominance, making him the engine of the Ravens' offense. The only question that remains is whether he and the Ravens can shake off their postseason woes, but that doesn't mean he's not as good as it gets."
Jackson joins several teammates on the list in Marlon Humphrey at No. 7, Derrick Henry at No. 24, Kyle Hamilton at No. 35, Roquan Smith at No. 49 and Ndamdi Madubuike at No. 60.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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