How A 3 Star Recruit Became An NFL Superstar

This is the story of Lamar Jackson's journey from an overlooked 3-star recruit to an NFL superstar.

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[thebrucechannel]

I'm a Pittsburgh guy and a lifelong Steelers fan, but you have to give credit where credit is due...Lamar Jackson is an unbelievable athlete.

[Zaghzackio]

Crazy how we all saw his highlight on vine back when he was in high school. But we had no idea just how great he was

[bonzobonanza]

Lamar Jackson is one of my favorite NFL players. He hustled his way from struggle to success. 🌟

[mylesiguess]

He grew up 10 minutes away from where i live. Crazy how somebody can go from nothing to something and with so much tragedy.

[SonfFalse]

I love that man. The adversity he faces and the past family situation is something I can relate to. I wish him the best and I do think He is capable of being a top quarterback! He seems to be making very smart adjustments in his play and negotiations to cement him into this league.

[brandone.]

People could not accept that what he did in HS, he could do in college. They also couldn’t accept that what he did in college, he could do in the pros.

[lucaso]

The shade nonstop sports threw on these “experts”

I’m here for it 😂

[bronisthegoat]

One of the dopest stories in sports history. Drastically better than everyone drafted before him. And he’s been an amazing QB in the nfl while never having an elite WR or WR1 for any of his seasons.

[pablomoya]

I'm a niners fan, but Lamar is a unique player, I hope he makes to the super bowl.

[JulianWavy]

Lamar Jackson is my favorite athlete of all time, I'm also a Louisville fan too, so we when traded up to get Lamar it was the best day of my life on draft day.

[flaminghotcheetos]

Lamar has been one of my favourite players since I started watching football. I still have his jersey in my room. He’s one of the most underrated and under-appreciated players in the league that still gets called ‘just a running back’. I hope he does really well this season. GO LAMAR!!

[kellymeyer]

All these NFL players growing up so inspirational

[raybowles]

I guess it was the same people who said LJ could on be a receiver in the NFL overlooked him in high school. All I know is when I heard UofL was recruiting him and I watched his HS footage, I said, this guy is going to win a Heisman trophy. What they didn't see is mind blowing to me. How could anyone not see his amazing gifts of talent.

[brandoisrael]

I found out about LAMAR his sophomore season at Louisville i watched him score those 8 tds on ESPN then the Clemson game my goodness!
Been following him ever since!

[jdailey]

Good timing on this upload right after Lamar put up another MVP performance vs the pats.

[JSalonsky]

I grew up in biynton beach and even tho I was a bit older than Lamar, we ALL knew he was going to be a legend

[GG-uzzh]

I am a diehard EAGLES fan, but I pray that Lamar continues to shine! He is great and no one can take that away from him. I pray God continues to bless him and his family and that he remains humble in the grind.

[moopert]

He's a great QB. He doesn't need to throw for 4500+ yards to have his team in good position to win games. His legs open up the passing game better thanany other QB ever. He's what Vick could have been if he'd worked hard in Atlanta.

[Chiefsarebetter]

Chiefs fan, but I love seeing this man play and evade defender

[zacharyjohnson]

I remember his recruitment. I was disappointed when he didnt go to UF. I knew he was going to be good.