Chris Redman praises Lamar Jackson’s leadership, work ethic

Chris Redman has watched the Louisville quarterback pipeline evolve from his own playing days to Lamar Jackson‘s rise, and during his conversation on The Lounge with Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, he focused less on talent and more on what sustains it. Redman said the first time he saw Lamar, the athletic ability stood out immediately—but it wasn’t the only thing that caught his attention.

“I was like, whoa, this guy—an incredible athlete,” he said.

“I was like, whoa, this guy—an incredible athlete,” he said.

But what ultimately defined Lamar in Redman’s eyes was his approach to preparation and consistency behind the scenes.

“The biggest thing I probably remember and still think is amazing is his work ethic,” Redman said.

“The biggest thing I probably remember and still think is amazing is his work ethic,” Redman said.

He added that leadership is something earned over time, not manufactured.

“The guys love him. You can’t just fake that,” he explained.

“The guys love him. You can’t just fake that,” he explained.

For Redman, that combination of talent, work ethic, and respect is what separates good quarterbacks from great ones—and it’s why Lamar’s success at the NFL level feels like a natural continuation of what started at Louisville and now thrives in Baltimore.