Early in his career, Lamar Jackson said he wants to change his jersey number to No. 1 after winning a Super Bowl. If that happens, Likely wants to wear No. 8.
In 2021, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shared he wants a jersey number change in his career.
He joined the Ravens’ team podcast, “The Lounge,” and his dream would be be to go from No. 8 to No. 1, but only after winning a Super Bowl.
“If we win the Super Bowl, I’m going to No. 1,” Jackson said. “I want the No. 1. That’s my first number ever. My dad told me, ‘Get No. 1 because that’s the best. You’re the best.’ And it always stuck with me.”
Jackson isn’t the only Raven hoping for a number change after a Super Bowl victory, as tight end Isaiah Likely joined Up & Adams and discussed a change to a single-digit jersey number. Kay Adams suggested either No. 1 or No. 3, and Likely shared the No. 1 is on standby for Jackson.
“See, I like one, but one is on standby for that boy that wears eight after we get the whole [gestures to holding a trophy]. After we do that right there.” Likely said. “Eight got first dibs. Once we got that Lombardi right there, eight’s going out the door.”
Boldly, Likely wants the No. 8 if Jackson stays true to his word and makes the change to No. 1.
“See the vision. If we win, right? When we win, eight’s gone. Boom. Switch to one,” Likely said. “Then I’m going to look at eight and say, ‘Look, I think it’s time to pass it on. Pass up eight.’ I’m going to ask him! I’m like his little brother. It’d be crazy for him to say no. Unless he wants to double retire.”
Unfortunately for Likely, he does.
“I want to retire No. 8 and No. 1,” Jackson said. “I want to do that here at the Ravens. So, I want to win a Super Bowl with No. 8 on, do as much as I can with No. 8 on, then come back and do the same thing with 1 on.”