Here is why Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a former star for Louisville football, should win the NFL MVP award on Thursday.

"As a quarterback, your goal is to be the best player you can be to help the team, and certainly Lamar is doing that," said Peyton Manning.

Here are some of Lamar Jackson's best plays from the 2024 NFL regular season. See the ex-Louisville football star and Baltimore Ravens QB in action.

Lamar Jackson is on a 5-year $260,000,000 contract extension that he signed with the Ravens in 2023, which saw him earn a massive $72,500,000 signing bonus for remaining in Baltimore. His base salary in 2024 was $14,250,000 and he received a $17,500,000 option bonus. Jackson’s cash total for the season was $43,500,000.

The Baltimore Ravens had a great regular season and will most likely see Lamar Jackson win his third MVP award, but they again fell short in the playoffs. Now it's back to the drawing board as they attempt to figure out what has to be done to finally get over the hump and make it out of the

The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for another deep playoff run, and Lamar Jackson is stepping up not only on the field but also as a recruiter. The star quarterback recently made headlines after attempting to lure Cleveland Browns defensive star Myles Garrett—2023's Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY)—to Baltimore through social media.