Lamar Jackson didn’t have a starting quarterback spot when he transferred to Boynton Beach High School at the start of his junior year. Coaches were skeptical when his new teammates proclaimed him as the new quarterback, but by the time the season rolled around, Jackson was running and throwing all over some of South Florida’s finest.
Later that year, he became one of the most-viewed Vines (RIP) of all-time:
Still, Jackson didn’t get much love from colleges and recruiting sites. He was rated as a 3-star in the 247 Sports composite rankings, and was considered the 12th best dual-threat QB and 409th best player in the country.