Jesse Minter: There aren't 68 better players than Lamar Jackson
Jesse Minter argues that Lamar Jackson is among the top players in the NFL, asserting there aren't 68 better than him despite his recent drop in rankings.
Jesse Minter has made a bold assertion regarding Lamar Jackson's standing in the NFL. He stated, "There aren't 68 better players than Lamar Jackson" (F001).
Minter further emphasized his point, saying, "Look, there may not even be one other player in the league better than Lamar, yet alone 68 players in the league better than Lamar" (F002). Minter went on to call Lamar Jackson "the best player" in the NFL (F014).
Lamar Jackson, 26, hailing from Pompano Beach, Florida, has redefined the quarterback position in the NFL with his extraordinary dual-threat capabilities. As the first player in league history to surpass 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a single season (F007), Jackson has set a benchmark that few can aspire to reach.
His remarkable ability to stretch the field is further highlighted by his record of averaging 8.5 yards per attempt, a feat unmatched in NFL history (F008). Since entering the league, Jackson has amassed an impressive 6,173 career rushing yards, the highest total for any quarterback during that span (F020).
Lamar Jackson, born on January 7, 1997, is currently 29 years old and serves as the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. Drafted in 2018 as the 32nd pick in the first round, Jackson has since played 116 games in his NFL career.
His journey has been marked by a series of impressive performances, including becoming the first player in league history to surpass 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a single season.
Lamar Jackson's recent performance has sparked debate, particularly following his ranking at No. 69 on the NFL's annual Top 100 in 2026, a staggering drop of 67 spots from his previous position at No.
2 last year (F015, F016). Last season, Jackson played 13 games, accumulating 2,549 passing yards (F003, F005).
Despite these numbers, critics question his standing, especially given his previous elite status.
Lamar Jackson's contract situation could become one of the NFL's biggest stories this season (F017). As negotiations unfold, Jesse Minter expressed optimism about their collaboration, stating, "I feel like the relationship is off to a great start and headed in a great direction" (F018).
Additionally, Minter reached out to Jackson regarding his NFL Top 100 snub, highlighting the importance of recognition in the league (F019).