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Lamar Jackson

QB

Lamar Jackson came into the league as a 1st-round selection (32nd overall) in 2018, drafted out of Louisville. Now with BAL, he's in his 9th NFL season. His 60.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 78th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23,575 passing yards and 193 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 205#

College

Louisville

Draft

Rd 1, 32nd overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
64.3

84th percentile among QBs

12 games · 352 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.54
Total EPA×0.24+1.02
Conversion×0.08-0.15
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.27
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.11
Ball security×0.12+0.45

Week 1 projection · @ IND

Methodology
Pass yds237.5 (109.7–365.3)49% 240.5+
Pass yds237.5 (109.7–365.3)49% 240.5+
Pass yds237.5 (109.7–365.3)49% 240.5+
Pass yds237.5 (109.7–365.3)49% 240.5+
Pass yds237.5 (109.7–365.3)49% 240.5+
Pass yds237.5 (109.7–365.3)49% 240.5+
Pass TD1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Pass TD1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Pass TD1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Pass TD1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Pass TD1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
Pass TD1.5 (0–3)43% 1.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush yds25.4 (7.5–43.4)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.4 (7.5–43.4)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.4 (7.5–43.4)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.4 (7.5–43.4)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.4 (7.5–43.4)50% 25.5+
Rush yds25.4 (7.5–43.4)50% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size11▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength87▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy54▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security72▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance31▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility95▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency90▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume69▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion45▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BAL74.3496761441
2025BAL60.1132549213492
2024BAL95.2174172419154
2023BAL75163678248215
2022BAL64.3122242177643
2021BAL54.8122882167672
2020BAL67.71527572610057
2019BAL96.41531273612067
2018BAL44.816120166955

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Lamar Jackson has played in 120 regular-season games, all with BAL.

As a passer he has thrown for 23,575 yards and 193 touchdowns with 57 interceptions. He has rushed for 6,666 yards and 36 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2024 with BAL: 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2019: a 96.4, in the 100th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
976
163/g
5
4
349
58/g
2
Away6
1,266
211/g
12
3
415
69/g
1
In division2
294
147/g
1
1
117
59/g
0
Out of division10
1,948
195/g
16
6
647
65/g
3
In wins8
1,316
165/g
11
4
406
51/g
2
In losses4
926
232/g
6
3
358
90/g
1
On grass8
1,468
184/g
8
4
481
60/g
2
On turf4
774
194/g
9
3
283
71/g
1
Indoors1
133
133/g
1
0
82
82/g
0
Outdoors11
2,109
192/g
16
7
682
62/g
3

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ213 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 2MIA318 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 119 rush yds, 1 TD73.6
Week 3NE218 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 107 rush yds, 1 TD71.3
Week 4BUF144 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 73 rush yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 5CIN174 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 58 rush yds, 0 TD40.6
Week 6NYG210 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 77 rush yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 7CLE120 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 59 rush yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 8TB238 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 43 rush yds, 0 TD56.9
Week 9NO133 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 82 rush yds, 0 TD61.7
Week 11CAR209 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 31 rush yds, 1 TD36.8
Week 12JAX254 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 89 rush yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 13DEN11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD38.8

Lamar Jackson — common questions

What position does Lamar Jackson play?
Lamar Jackson is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Lamar Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lamar Jackson has played for BAL (2018–2026).
Where did Lamar Jackson go to college?
Lamar Jackson played college football at Louisville.
When was Lamar Jackson drafted?
Lamar Jackson was selected in round 1, 32nd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lamar Jackson scored?
Lamar Jackson has 229 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (193 passing, 36 rushing).
What is Lamar Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lamar Jackson rated 74.3 for 2026, the 93rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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