The Economic Times

Lamar Jackson lost his father and grandmother on the same day at the age of 8; years later, his first big purchase was a home for his mother

Lamar Jackson is an American professional football quarterback who plays for Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). He grew up in a family where his mother, Felicia Jones, played a big role. The Baltimore Ravens selected him with the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He then went on to become the NFL's biggest stars.