Lamar Jackson is one of the most charismatic football players the NFL has witnessed. As a star quarterback, his passing skills are undoubtedly a work of art. But what sets Jackson apart from other quarterbacks is his unparalleled running ability, making him a true dual threat. The stories of his leadership are abundant, and his holding the Baltimore Ravens together as a unit is a well-known fact.

One such anecdote that highlights his leadership abilities was shared by Brandon Gaudin on the podcast ‘Braves Report’. Gaudin is a sports commentator and reporter who covers college football and basketball. He shares a story of a younger Lamar Jackson, and it is one you don’t want to miss if you’re a fan.

Lamar Jackson has unparalleled magnetism

The Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback is a different league altogether. He might not have won the Super Bowl, but the young player turned heads around when he led his team to clinch the first AFC Championship spot this season. It all began when Lamar joined the Ravens back in 2018, and never looked back. Brandon Gaudin recollects meeting the now 27-year-old in the past, and the sports commentator still remembers how that one tete-a-tete made him a Jackson stan.

Gaudin said, “…I remember meeting with Lamar Jackson… and at the end of that meeting I wanted to run through a brick wall for him. Like, I said, I wanna play for that guy.” Seems like Lamar ‘Smiley Face’ Jackson’s influence is not only limited to the Ravens’ players, anyone could get caught in the spell. The Braves announcer further said, “…when he sat with no cameras and the doors closed and just talked football, and I was like ‘Wow’. It’s amazing how smart these guys are.”

The Ravens’ QB is smart and dedicated, no doubt. The divisional round this past season saw him become a beast on the gridiron, clocking in 4 touchdowns, 152 yards in the air, and 100 more on the ground. Lamar Jackson re-wrote history, becoming the first player in the NFL with two-plus passing touchdowns, two-plus rushing TDs, 100-plus yards on the ground, 100-plus yards through the air, and a 100-plus passer rating. His dedication has impressed football stalwarts like Tom Brady himself, who cannot voice enough praise for Jackson.

Tom Brady is a Jackson fan too

Lamar Jackson once graced the Let’s Go! podcast, of which Tom Brady is a part. The Ravens’ QB received high praise from the football legend, and rightly so. Brady said, “You’ve got the ability to inspire your teammates by your action, by your words, and your humility, and your toughness, and your courage. Not only your skill set—everybody can see that. To me, it’s your intangibles that make you special.”

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Indeed, all the fame and popularity have not changed Lamar Jackson’s humble character. Besides being a philanthropist, Jackson always presents a confident yet kind aura during interviews. Tom Brady couldn’t get enough of Lamar Jackson on and off the field and encouraged him, saying, “I love seeing it, man. Keep it up.” Jackson has won over millions of hearts, including that of Brady and Gaudin. Has he won over yours?