Lamar Jackson is well on his way to his second MVP with the Baltimore Ravens, but at the front of his mind is an AFC Championship date with the Kansas City Chiefs against a guy who knows a thing or two about MVPs, Patrick Mahomes.
This year's Ravens team might the most complete in franchise history, and Jackson's playoff performances are a chance to solidify his legacy in Baltimore. Sure, he's already won an MVP and is one of the greatest running quarterbacks ever despite still being 27, but he's still chasing a ring.
The legend of Lamar first began at Boynton Beach High School after he was born to Lamar Jackson Sr. and Felicia Jones in Pompano Beach, Florida. He then grew into a college football superstar at the University of Louisville, where he scored 119 touchdowns and handily won the 2016 Heisman Trophy and Walter Camp Award.
It was in Louisville, Ky., that the 2018 NFL Draft first-round pick also met his girlfriend before becoming an NFL star in the state of Maryland. Let's dig into his love life and his adorable daughter.
Lamar Jackson Met His Girlfriend, Jaime Taylor, at Louisville
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You'd have to search far and wide to dig up any Lamar Jackson dating history, but thanks to a few interviews, we do know that Jackson has a girlfriend named Jaime Taylor.
The two met at the University of Louisville in 2017, according to CheatSheet.com. They've apparently been an item since before he first took over for Joe Flacco as the Ravens' starting quarterback in his rookie season. He went 6-1 in the regular season and went on to lose to the San Diego Chargers in the Wild Card round but took the Ravens to the AFC Divisional round against the Tennessee Titans in 2019.
Taylor is well-hidden on social media platforms, as she's not on Jackson's Instagram account, @new_era8. She keeps a low profile and remains low key by being practically untraceable on X, Facebook and any other social media website. Good luck finding many pics of her on social media accounts. She isn't a limelight kind of girl.
We do know Jaime Taylor exists (and her name isn't Jamie Taylor), however, thanks to an interview from the Baltimore Ravens' official team website.
She told the team she's learned a lot from being by his side. Jackson had to shut out detractors who thought he should've switched to wide receiver or running back after college and even told ESPN he viewed those opinions as "annoying." He picked up his first Pro Bowl selection in 2019.
"He's taught me how to handle criticism," Taylor told Clifton Brown for BaltimoreRavens.com. "I mean, I used to get mad when I'd read stuff. Then I'd look at him, and he's just fine. He says, 'Let them do the talking. You don't have to say anything. Just show them.'"
He's definitely showed them, and I'm sure Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is happy to have the most valuable player in the league.
She's Apparently a Fan of Harry Potter
"You?re a wizard, Lamar" ??
(via @pgardnerii) pic.twitter.com/kLwjxmu8pd
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 30, 2019
Jackson is one scary dude on the football field, but when Halloween 2019 rolled around he opted for a family-friendly costume. He dressed up as Harry Potter from the popular wizard movies adapted from J.K. Rowling's novel series.
Jackson isn't necessarily a big fan of spells and magic, but he told reporters afterward that his girlfriend is. I wonder if she's a Raven-claw...(ba dum tss).
"Harry Potter. I was Harry," Jackson said at a press conference of the Harry Potter theme.
"I thought it was pretty cool. My girl she wanted [to choose Harry Potter]. Had the little coat on, I felt like I was back at the wizard's place. It was pretty dope...I wouldn't say I am [a fan]. I watched a few movies but it's pretty long. I get sleepy."
Jackson Has a Daughter Named Milan
Lamar Jackson said his daughter was dressed up as Pebbles from The Flintstones for Halloween.
Lamar: "You liked it? She looked good?"
Reporter: "I thought she looked great."
Lamar: "I appreciate that." pic.twitter.com/OJf3iO4mOM
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) November 3, 2021
Since Jackson is a pretty private person, it was a surprise to fans when he spoke about his daughter for the first time after sharing a picture of her Halloween costume in 2021. Milan Jackson, who was born in January 2021, went as Pebbles from "The Flintstones." Jackson didn't confirm who Milan's mother was, but it appears he wasn't asked.
Still, Lamar enjoyed posted "Lani" to his Instagram story on special occasions. When they celebrated her first birthday in January 2022, he wrote "Happy 1st Girl day Mami" with a picture of her. He also shared a photo of her in the snow.
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) January 4, 2022
Whether Milan will be in attendance for the Ravens-Chiefs game with a chance to play in the Super Bowl on the line remains to be seen. Even if his family is home cheering him on, Jackson has a chance to rise to the occasion and beat the defending Super Bowl champions.
