Is Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson A True Leader?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't just an MVP player, he's also the leader of the team.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could very well win his second MVP award this season, but it has been his growth as a leader that has impressed some of his teammates the most. 

"You've seen a lot of changes he's done to be not just the star player but also the leader of the team," cornerback Marlon Humphrey said. "From getting the extra workout, being the first one in, breaking the team down, the speeches, getting on guys. He told me, 'Hey bro we need you to play better' this past week.' It's been really encouraging. He gets his big contract and he's really filled all the roles, upped them from what he's already done. He's always going to step up his play, but how he's carried himself, leadership wise — people see it and people really respect it."

Jackson won the NFL MVP in 2019 after posting a ridiculous season, completing 66.1 percent of his passes for 3,127 yards and 36 touchdowns to just six interceptions while also rushing for 1,206 yards, the NFL record for quarterbacks, and seven touchdowns.

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are tied for the best record in the NFL at 11-3 / © Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

When Jackson won his first MVP, he was just 22 years old, fresh off of his first season in the NFL where he was mostly a utility player on offense and started just seven games at quarterback. 

Now, Jackson is leading the Ravens as they sit atop the AFC at 11-3, tied for the best record in football. 

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Baltimore just so happens to be playing the team that they are tied with this week, the San Francisco 49ers, on Christmas at 8:15 p.m. at Levi's Stadium.