It was expected that Lamar Jackson would be among the players taken in the 2020 NFL Draft, but the Nebraska cornerback never heard his name called.

The Jets were wise to scoop up Jackson as a priority undrafted free agent. He’s a physical, lengthy cornerback who fits the mold that Gang Green is often looking for. While he may have to always deal with being mistaken for the other Lamar Jackson, he’s got a good shot of making the Jets roster and being a more than serviceable cornerback at the next level.

Let’s get to know him a little bit better.

Not that Lamar Jackson

It’s not easy to share a name in sports, especially when the person that you share that name with is the reigning NFL MVP. The Jets’ Jackson, however, wasn’t selected in the NFL draft, nor is he a Heisman Trophy winner or star quarterback.

“At first, there was really nothing to it, but of course, as the other Lamar Jackson on his football journey, he became a star,” Jackson told Press Box Online in January. “He won the Heisman. He became who he was. It’s one of those things where I’m just like, ‘The magic might just be in the name.’ He can have all the fame — he’s scoring touchdowns, he’s the quarterback — but for the most part, I’m going to be in the league, too. I’m going to be living just as well.”