Lamar Jackson

Career StatsA+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		116	22,608	187	56	102.2
2025		13	2,549	21	7	103.8
2024		17	4,172	41	4	119.6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Lamar Jackson a B+ Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. Jackson's $52M AAV across five years reflects his status as a franchise-caliber quarterback—a compensation level justified by his two MVP awards and A+ performance grade heading into 2026. The contract sits at a rational premium for the position, neither a bargain nor an overpay, given his dual-threat excellence and the historical production that has anchored the Ravens offense through eight seasons as an established veteran at age 29. The Ravens' recent signings of defensive reinforcements and backup quarterbacks signal organizational recognition that Jackson's contract demands a supporting cast capable of maximizing his peak earning window, a structural reality that will define the team's salary sheet flexibility. Media framing positions him as a potential Hall of Famer with unquestioned franchise commitment, and his public embrace of Baltimore's coaching reset removes any discount risk tied to organizational uncertainty. Over the five-year term, this deal represents fair value for a generational talent in his prime, though the Ravens will need strategic roster construction to extract championship-level returns on a quarterback salary at this tier.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Lamar's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Lamar Jackson remains one of the NFL's most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks entering his ninth season. The two-time MVP continues to anchor the Ravens' offense as a proven winner with 116 career games under his belt. His 102.2 career passer rating and 7.83 yards-per-attempt establish him firmly among the league's elite signal-callers, despite a modest 2025 season trending at B-minus. This season, Jackson's 103.8 passer rating sits above the NFL average of 87.79, though still shy of the 117.51 elite threshold, reflecting a slightly down year relative to his career arc. His 8.44 yards per attempt significantly outpace the league average of 6.73, showcasing his ability to create explosive plays through both arm talent and legs. The concerning metric surfaces in volume: 196.1 passing yards per game marks merely average production, while his 63.6 completion percentage sits right at the NFL mean rather than among the elite 82-plus range he's capable of sustaining. Jackson's ground game remains a differentiating asset—26.9 rushing yards per game tower above the 12.31 average—yet his current trajectory shows decline from a B-plus 2024 to the present B-minus grade. Going forward, the critical question centers on whether this represents normal variance for a veteran, or the beginning of a decline phase. Monitor his decision-making under pressure and whether the Ravens' supporting cast limitations are constraining output; a return to near-MVP form remains within reach if efficiency metrics climb closer to his career norms.

How Lamar Compares at the Position

Lamar Jackson ranks 1st of 107 graded quarterbacks by performance. Lamar grades out ahead of names like Drake Maye (A+).

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Current Sentiment

Lamar Jackson maintains an elite public perception entering 2026, with his A+ sentiment grade reflecting the enormous respect he commands as a two-time MVP and generational talent. Despite some offseason speculation around backup quarterback signings and organizational changes, the media narrative remains overwhelmingly positive, with Jackson viewed as an unquestioned franchise cornerstone. His historic on-field production and record-setting contract extension have cemented his status in the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks, generating consistent praise from analysts and teammates alike. The occasional ambiguous headline about the Ravens' direction does little to dent Jackson's individual reputation, as his sustained excellence has built substantial goodwill across the league. Media coverage consistently frames him as one of the most decorated quarterbacks of the modern era, with any organizational uncertainty positioned as external factors rather than reflections on his capabilities or leadership.