Lamar Jackson honored with jersey retirement at high school alma mater
Lamar Jackson’s No. 7 jersey was officially retired at Boynton Beach High School, which also renamed a nearby street in his honor.
Lamar Jackson received another unforgettable honor on Friday as Boynton Beach High Schoo l officially retired his No. 7 jersey and renamed the street outside the school "Lamar Jackson Way. " In a fitting tribute to one of the most electrifying athletes the school and the state of Florida have ever produced, the speed limit on the newly renamed street was also changed to seven miles per hour in recognition of Jackson's iconic jersey number.
Long before becoming a two-time NFL MVP and the face of the Baltimore Ravens franchise, Jackson was already becoming a legend in Palm Beach County. Playing under legendary coach Rick Swain at Boynton Beach High School, Jackson developed into one of Florida's most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks and one of the nation's premier high school prospects . According to 247Sports, Jackson was rated as the nation's No.
8 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 31 overall player in Florida. Scout.
com ranked him as the No. 30 player nationally at his position and the No. 8 prospect in the South Region.