It seems everyone had something to say about Lamar Jackson after Louisville’s exciting (and stressful) win over Purdue.
Here are a few tweets from pro-athletes and other sports figures regarding his play.
Those Louisville helmets are tuff! …watchin the #future right now. @lj_era8 https://t.co/v7AThQSOlM
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) September 2, 2017
Tyus Jones – former Duke PG/current Timberwolves PG
Lamar Jackson gonna win the Heisman again, watch…
— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) September 3, 2017
Mychal Thompson – 2x NBA Champion/LA Lakers
I'm watchin Lamar Jackson…I can't believe scouts hav Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen rated AHEAD of him for the Draft…WTF? Wat The Football?
— Mychal Thompson (@champagnennuts) September 3, 2017
Eddie Jackson – Former Alabama football player/current Safety for the Chicago Bears
Heisman Again…🤐💰 https://t.co/9KHmHZcymB
— Eddie Jackson (@EJackson_4) September 3, 2017
Kyle Kuzma – former Utah Foward/Current F LA Lakers
Lamar Jackson still best QB in college don't @ me
— kuz (@kylekuzma) September 4, 2017
Pete Prisco – NFL Columnist for CBSSports.com
Lamar Jackson has outplayed all the other guys this weekend.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) September 4, 2017
Pat McAfee – Pat McAfee Show
Lamar Jackson is good at football.
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 3, 2017
Patrick Claybon
Really bad decision by Lamar Jackson to not be every single player on his team at once tonight. Gotta work on that
— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) September 3, 2017
David Hale – ESPN
Lamar doesn't play defense and he didn't fumble. He was spectacular. Did you watch? https://t.co/dA3TiI4Jqg
— A David Hale joint (@DavidHaleESPN) September 4, 2017
Ian Wharton, the Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft analyst had a glowing review of Lamar’s performance.
There wasn't much to say negatively about Lamar Jackson's play vs. Purdue. Had 2 errant throws in the red zone but elite game tape overall
— Ian Wharton (@NFLFilmStudy) September 4, 2017
The Shadow League took issue with Lamar not being a 1st Team All American QB.
Media in preseason: Lamar Jackson not a 1st team All American
Lamar Jackson tonight: 378 yds passing, 107 yds rushing, 2 TDs
Us: pic.twitter.com/r3kU6Pp8CT— The Shadow League (@ShadowLeagueTSL) September 3, 2017
Jordan Heck of The Sporting News had a heck of a tweet.
Lamar Jackson 4 Heisman (again) pic.twitter.com/Fbul08YiuC
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) September 3, 2017
Even noted Lamar hater Joel Klatt, who infamously left Lamar off his Preseason Top 5 QB list, took notice.
Lots of great QB performances week 1, but here are my top 5
5) Drew Lock
4) Lamar Jackson
3 Mason Rudolph
2) Baker Mayfield
1) Josh Rosen— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) September 4, 2017
This list will continue to be updated throughout the season.
