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Lamar Jackson Lining Up At Different Positions For The Ravens
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While Lamar and the Ravens were very vocal about Jackson being a quarterback, it seems other options are being tested. According to Jamison Hensley who is the Ravens’ ESPN reporter says John Harbaugh is enjoying seeing the possibilities of having two quarterbacks on the field at once.
Jaire Alexander Talks About Going Up Against Aaron Rodgers (Video)
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Jaire Alexander was taken 18 overall to the Green Bay Packers just two short months ago. He is now facing one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, every day in practice. See what Jaire has to say about going up against Rodgers and adjusting to the speed of the NFL.
Jaire Makes It Official With Green Bay
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Jaire has signed his rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers. He is only the 7th first rounder to have signed so far. You can also get an inside look at what some of the Packers analysts said about their first impressions of the first round pick.
Congratulations again to Jaire Alexander!
Lamar Jackson Meets With Media After Rookie Minicamp
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Lamar Jackson is transitioning into his role as a Baltimore Raven. After his first two days of rookie minicamp, he met with the media, see what all he had to say below!
Preston Brown Meet And Greet
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On Saturday May 19th, at Molly Malone’s in the Highlands – support the Preston Brown Foundation for youth education initiatives! Expect great time with sports talk Q&A, autograph signing, free signed 8×10 photo, and 1/2 price appetizer with each advanced ticket!!!
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Former UofL QB Kyle Bolin Gets Tryout With Defending Super Bowl Champs
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Former UofL QB Kyle Bolin is getting a shot at his NFL dream with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kyle was invited by the Eagles to try out at their rookie mini camp according to his QB training coach Tony Racioppi. It’ll give him a chance to get his name and game noticed not just by Philly, but potentially by other teams.
Lamar’s Introductory Press Conference (Videos)
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Lamar Jackson was formally introduced as a Raven today along with his new coaches and fellow draft pick, Hayden Hurst. While the coaches are still keeping things tight lipped about what they plan to do with all of Lamar’s talents, one thing is for sure. Lamar will be a quarterback with the Baltimore Ravens. Check out all of the videos from Lamar’s first NFL press conference below!
Lamar Receives Surprise Message From His Brother After Being Drafted (Video)
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Good luck watching this without tearing up.
Jaire Alexander And Lamar Jackson Go First Round Of 2018 NFL Draft
We at CardinalSportsZone.com wish these two young men & the one drafted today the very best if luck in their journeys. Here is a press release from the University of Louisville athletic department:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander and quarterback Lamar Jackson were selected in the first round of the 2018 National Football League Draft Thursday evening AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The two first-round selections for the Cardinals are the second most in school history, one shy of equaling the 2014 draft, when three players went on the first day.
Lamar Jackson Highlights (Video)
Need something to get you through this Monday? How about 20 minutes of Lamar Jackson’s greatest moments? Thanks to Just Bomb Productions, we’ve got just that for you.
Lamar Is Ready For The NFL, Is The NFL Ready For Him?
Lamar Jackson is a once in a life time athlete who made his mark not only on the University of Louisville record books, but college football record books as well. With the NFL draft just one week away, Lamar remains the draft’s biggest story. Lamar Jackson is ready for the NFL, but is the league ready for him? Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth with The Undefeated talk about how Lamar can change the NFL, if it’ll allow it.
Nunnsense | Lamar And Reggie Will Become Steelers
With the NFL draft only 1 week away, the NFL mock draft sites are getting more traffic than Shelbyville road during the week before Christmas. And with the University of Louisville having several players that are likely to get drafted, us Louisville fans are contributing to that traffic. Most of us are trying to figure out where Lamar Jackson will be tormenting defenses for the next few years.
The 2018 NFL draft officially begins on Thursday, April 26, and runs through Saturday, April 28. The starting times for each day are: Round 1, Thursday: 8 p.m. – Rounds 2-3, Friday: 7 p.m. – Rounds 4-7, Saturday: 12 p.m. It will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
You can watch it live,
Thursday: NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Friday: NFL Network, FOX Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Saturday: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Jaire Alexander Sits Down With NFL Network And UofL Career Highlights (Video)
Louisville fans know that Jaire Alexander is the best cornerback in this years NFL draft. He knows that as well. He recently sat down and talked to the NFL Network about what his outfit for the draft will look like and what it will feel like to hear his name called.
Lamar Was Born To Be A Quarterback
When Lamar Jackson was a sophomore in high school, his coach ran an offense especially created for him. His coach called Lamar transferring to Boynton Beach “it was a gift from the football gods.” Jonathan Jones with Sports Illustrated talks about how different Lamar’s pre-draft experience has been different than most, but it doesn’t take away from his abilities.
Lamar Jackson Talks Pro Day, Combine And NFL Impact
NFL analyst, Mike Mayock is self admittedly Lamar Jackson’s biggest fan. Mayock sat down with Lamar after his Pro Day at the University of Louisville and talked about everything that has happened in the last few months and what could happen in the next few.
UofL Football Announces Details of 2018 Pro Day
UofL Football is having their Pro Day on Thursday and according to UofL Football’s recruiting Twitter Account @UofLFBRecruiting, it will start at 10 am and the NFL Network will broadcast it.
Teddy Bridgewater Is Now A Jet
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Teddy Bridgewater is trading in his purple and gold uniform and the sound of Viking horns for a green and white uniform and the sound of thousands of taxi cab horns. Teddy has moved on from the Minnesota Vikings and has joined the New York Jets.
Bold Predictions For NFL Rookies And Lamar Jackson (Video)
Will Lamar Jackson win more games than any other rookie quarterback this season? How many yards will he throw for? Those are just some of the bold predictions made by the guys on Free Agency Frenzy.
Jaire Alexander Knows He’s The Best Corner In The Draft
After pushing through a leg and hand injury during his last season as a UofL Cardinal, Jaire Alexander is ready to let everyone know he is healthy. Jaire sat down with Peter King with Sport Illustrated to talk about what what Jaire says is the difference between being confident and what is arrogant.
Cards At The Combine: NFL Combine Results For 5 Former Cards
Many UofL fans kept up with how well our 5 invitees have been doing at the NFL Combine this past weekend. Lamar Jackson, Trevon Young, Jaire Alexander, Geron Christian, and James Hearns all participated in the big showcase of talent before the draft.
Below we will give official measurements, highlights of drills, interviews, and other information about UofL’s 5 invitees.
