VIDEO: Lamar Jackson Tries His Hand at Playing as Defensive Back and Wide Receiver

For Lamar Jackson, 2021 promises to be a big season. With a new contract underworks the quarterback seems to have done enough to cement his place as the Baltimore Ravens’ QB for the next few years. 

Often criticized for his passing game, the QB has been working hard to ensure that he can silence his doubters. But it seems Lamar Jackson has other avenues of his game that he wishes to explore further.

In a recent social media video, Lamar Jackson was spotted at a basketball court taking on fans as a wide receiver and a defensive back. And it’s safe to say that he knows a thing or two about the positions.

As a defensive back, Lamar Jackson had the player trying to attempt the route locked up. Giving him no room to operate, the QB showed he’s got the legs to stop wide receivers. 

Lamar Jackson’s talent not limited to QB position 

Apart from his defensive attributes, Lamar Jackson seems like a pretty good route runner himself. In another video, Jackson smoked the opposing defender with his trademark stutter step to get some space and complete the catch.

This of course is all fun and games. One shouldn’t expect Lamar Jackson to switch positions anytime soon. And why should he? As the quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, Jackson won the 2019 MVP Award. 

In Mike Vrabel’s run-heavy offense, Jackson fits right in. Given his dual-threat nature of play, the quarterback is a menace in the air and on the ground. 

His recent antics though could draw him some flak. Picking up an injury right before signing his imminent bumper new contract would make a lot of people unhappy. Including Jackson himself. 

Without gear, playing on an asphalt basketball court, a lot could’ve gone wrong for Lamar Jackson. But thankfully for him, he came out unscathed. 

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