Lamar Jackson now on active roster for the Jets

[huskerssalts]

Jackson has definitely earned his way on the Jets team. GBR

“Former Husker corner Lamar Jackson received good news on Thursday, as he was elevated from the New York Jets’ practice squad to the active roster.

The franchise announced the move on Thursday afternoon as the Jets take on Denver in New York on Thursday night.

It will be the first time on the Jets' active roster for Jackson, who initially signed with the New York Jets after going undrafted in this spring’s NFL Draft.”

Former Husker Lamar Jackson elevated to Jets' active roster

Former Husker corner Lamar Jackson received good news on Thursday, as he was elevated from the New York Jets’ practice squad to the active roster. The franchise

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[John_J_Rambo]

would the jets beat clemson?

 

[TampaBaySkers]

would the jets beat clemson?

The correct way to answer is yes, but I would love to watch that game. I think Jet’s o & d line would control the scrimmage; Therefore, win the game.. but who knows.

 

[TruHusker]

Weren't the Jets so desperate for players they were getting guys off the street?

Lamar still has a lot to prove if he is going to stick.

 

[huskerssalts]

I don’t care, honestly. The man has earned his way and I’ll 100% back him and root for him. I have nothing bad to say about him. I’m glad things are working out for him. GBR

 

[huskerssalts]

would the jets beat clemson?

Can the Jets beat Clemson, yes and it would be a blow out win by the Jets. The best team in college football could not even come close to beating the worst NFL team. It would never happen.

 

[OctavianDillard]

Pretty sure he was the CB who got blocked by the Broncos quarterback then failed to tackle . . . Melvin Gordon, as he ran for a long TD to put the game away.

 

[John_J_Rambo]

Pretty sure he was the CB who got blocked by the Broncos quarterback then failed to tackle . . . Melvin Gordon, as he ran for a long TD to put the game away.

lamar jackson failed to make a tackle? couldn't be.........

 

[huntered]

elway has continued to focus on good blocking qbs instead of good blocking FOR the qbs

 

[huskerssalts]

Lamar Jackson has strong debut for Jets

ByMICHAEL BRUNTZ 4 hours ago

Former Husker corner Lamar Jackson not only made his professional debut for the New York Jets on Thursday night, but played well in the contest against the Denver Broncos.

Former Husker corner Lamar Jackson not only made his professional debut for the New York Jets on Thursday night, but played well in the contest against the Denver Broncos.

Jackson was elevated to the active roster from the Jets’ practice squad prior to Thursday night’s game, and saw a significant amount of action after the Jets’ starting corners were ineffective against the Broncos.

Jackson stepped in for Pierre Desir, and ended up playing 59 defensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps in the Jets’ loss. Jackson tallied two tackles — one for loss — and defended one pass on the night.

Prior to the game, New York released veteran corner Nate Hairston and Bless Austin left Thursday’s game with an injury, perhaps freeing up more available snaps for Jackson. The Jets fell to 0-4 on Thursday night, and could be more likely to roll with Jackson if he continues to play well. Jackson signed with the Jets after going undrafted in this year’s NFL Draft.

As a senior, Jackson earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from both the Big Ten Coaches and Big Ten Media. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Jackson ranked among the Big Ten and national leaders with 12 pass breakups and tied for the team lead with three interceptions.
Jackson also tallied 40 tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack, while forcing two fumbles and recovering another. For his career, Jackson totaled 123 tackles, 2.0 sacks five interceptions and defended 27 passes. Jackson also forced three fumbles.

Jackson went through workouts in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, and then ran the 40-yard dash at Nebraska’s Pro Day in March to try to improve his times. At that time, Jackson said he ran in the 4.5s, a good mark for a player who stands nearly 6-foot-3 and was one of the more physically impressive cornerbacks in the draft.
Jackson, like many undrafted free agents, were in a tough spot in training camps without the opportunity to play in preseason games, which were shuttered because of Covid-19. NFL practice squad rosters were, however, increased from 12 to 16 for this season.

A native of California, Jackson was a four-star recruit as a recruit, ranked as the No. 82 overall prospect in the 2016 class by the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.

Lamar Jackson has strong debut for the Jets

 

[Charlie Marlow]

Personally, I wish him well. He could have transferred out like a few others but chose to stay and improve himself.