In a conversation with fellow All-Pro and Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, who founded the Sack Summit, Crosby described his approach to finishing a sack on a scrambling quarterback. He joked that his default mindset is to chase down any quarterback with the intent to strike, but he singled out Jackson as an exception.
“I want to take a really good pursuit angle, but for me, the delusion in my head, I’m like ‘(F—) it, they’re a quarterback, I’m running them down,’” Crosby said, “Except for Lamar Jackson.”
Jackson, a dynamic playmaker known for his dual-threat ability, has earned two NFL Most Valuable Player awards and captured the Heisman Trophy in 2016. He is widely recognized for his rushing prowess, becoming the NFL’s career rushing quarterback and the first quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a regular season—accomplishments he’s achieved more than once.
The conversation about Jackson’s abilities comes at a time when Crosby’s own career has included a dramatic offseason, involving a trade saga that briefly linked him to Baltimore before a medical setback halted the move and returned him to Las Vegas.
Beyond the on-field chatter, Jackson’s career trajectory continues to underscore his impact. According to Pro Football Reference’s Hall of Fame Monitor (HOFm), Jackson’s career rating sits at 85.83, placing him above several Hall of Fame quarterbacks. The HOFm uses metrics such as approximate value (AV), Pro Bowls, All-Pros, championships, and milestone stats to estimate a player’s chances of entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
One statistic that strengthens Jackson’s Hall of Fame case is his status as one of only 11 players in league history to win multiple NFL MVP awards. Among those 11, seven are already enshrined, with candidates like Tom Brady among the next eligible in some projections. Among current players with multiple MVPs, Jackson sits alongside others such as Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, with only one non-quarterback—legendary running back Jim Brown—having achieved multiple MVP wins.
Despite questions about his Super Bowl resume, which remains a notable gap in Jackson’s otherwise historic career, his prolific production and influence have kept him squarely in the conversation about the all-time greats. As Jackson continues to compete at the highest level and lead the Ravens in postseason contention, the discussion around his legacy—and the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy—remains a focal point for fans and analysts alike.
