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Lamar Jackson Praises 2026 Draft Pick Ja'Kobi Lane

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lamar Jackson said Ja'Kobi Lane is an easy target with hands like Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins.
Ja'Kobi Lane was selected 80th overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Lane posted 92 catches for 1,270 yards and 16 touchdowns over his final two USC seasons.
Coaches said Lane consistently made impressive grabs throughout training camp.
Reports suggest Lane could earn the Ravens' WR3 role behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

History

Historical Context

Steve Smith Sr., a 2001 third-round (74th overall) pick of the Carolina Panthers who later signed with the Baltimore Ravens and retired with 1,031 receptions for 14,731 yards, exemplifies the Ravens’ history of extracting value from later picks. In 2026 the team drafted wideout Ja'Kobi Lane at 80th overall, hoping his USC production of 1,270 yards and 16 touchdowns will echo Smith’s late-round surge.

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Story summary

Lamar Jackson said Ja'Kobi Lane is an easy target with hands like Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins.
Ja'Kobi Lane was selected 80th overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Lane posted 92 catches for 1,270 yards and 16 touchdowns over his final two USC seasons.
Coaches said Lane consistently made impressive grabs throughout training camp.
Reports suggest Lane could earn the Ravens' WR3 role behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

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