Lamar Jackson’s life has not changed much since he was named the 2019 NFL MVP in February.
Even though he was the second-youngest player to ever win the honor — only the great Jim Brown was younger — the Baltimore Ravens’ electrifying 23-year-old quarterback does not feel like he’s made it, nor has he let it get to his head.
In fact, Jackson almost shrugs when asked about the honor these days. Sure, older folks recognize him more, and so do little kids. But he still looks at himself like he’s a regular person, and he’s maintained that humility by keeping his famously-tight circle — spearheaded by his mother, who represented him as his manager before the 2018 NFL draft — even tighter.