US EditionWhy Did some NFL Execs Vote Ravens' Lamar Jackson Outside of Top Five QBs? It Comes Down to One Glaring Issue
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Patrick Mahomes received 60% of first-place votes but faces rising competition as four quarterbacks in their prime dominate the top 10, according to NFL executives and coaches.
- NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranked Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as the No. 4 QB in the league in a 2025 ESPN poll.
- Jackson's ranking reflects debate due to his high performance offset by turnovers and playoff outcomes compared to peers like Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow.
- Jackson made history as the first NFL quarterback to throw at least 40 touchdown passes while recording no more than four interceptions in a single season, achieving a 119.6 passer rating and setting new records for quarterback rushing yards.
- Executives praised Jackson's dual-threat skills, on-field leadership, and improved passing, though some still question his pocket passing compared to other top QBs.
- His ranking outside the top three highlights the premium placed on postseason success and ball security, implying playoff performance weighs heavily in QB evaluations.
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