Lamar Jackson added another superlative to his legendary college football career Saturday. Joining Tim Tebow and Colin Kaepernick as the only players in FBS history to have 50 touchdowns both running and passing, he continues to amaze.
Three players in FBS history have 50 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns in their career:
Lamar Jackson
Colin Kaepernick
Tim Tebow pic.twitter.com/BQSUnAvZQb— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 30, 2017
Though, folks on Twitter who saw this exclusive list were less than kind to Jackson for the company he’s keeping here.
https://twitter.com/3YearLetterman/status/947178064915648512
NFL future doesn't look good for Lamar Jackson.
— Karbacka (@Karbacka) December 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/JosephPolisena/status/947173646036062210
it’s so frustrating seeing the greatest college players of all time fizzle out in the nfl..
— VoVaTheGod (@AndreiSampe) December 30, 2017
So you’re saying he’s another bust in NFL.
— Rob Thugkowski (@KevinMac121) December 30, 2017
His career is doomed
— goose (@PaIumbo) December 30, 2017
Bad omen
— yeahhhbut (@yeahhhbut) December 30, 2017
For what it’s worth, this scribe doesn’t hold the same opinion as many of the people downing Jackson for being an amazing runner. Based on the past few years watching him throw the ball as well as any quarterback in college football, I’m hopeful Jackson will be able to take his skills as a quarterback to the next level and succeed.
Some others seem to agree.
Lamar Jackson. Tim Tebow. Colin Kaepernick. That’s it for the 50/50 TD club. Say what you will about the others’ NFL careers, but #Louisville QB in heady class as far as college passers.https://t.co/DtszkbHdkt
— Cory McCartney (@coryjmccartney) December 30, 2017
Lamar Jackson: 67 career passing TDs, 50 career rushing TDs. Lamar Jackson: future NFL star … at QB. Don't @ me. Love this kid! #Louisville
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 30, 2017
The Cincinnati Bengals would be a very intriguing landing spot, provided they also dumped Marvin Lewis and brought in a young, innovative offensive-minded head coach.