NFL players react to Lamar Jackson's Heisman win

Published: Dec 10, 2016 at 01:32 PM

Louisville QB Lamar Jackson took home the Heisman on Saturday night. Here's a look at some of the social-media reaction from current and former NFL players.

Congrats @Lj_era8 on being recognized as gr8est college fball player - most of us only dream of winning #HeismanTrophy - well done young man
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) December 11, 2016

CONGRATS @Lj_era8 !!!! #pompanobeach #FloridaBoyz #HeismanTrophy
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) December 11, 2016

Hands over my key to the city of Louisville.. @Lj_era8 it's yours! Proud of you young GOAT, what a season! #1k
— Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o) December 11, 2016

Welcome to the family @Lj_era8!! Well deserved bro!! #Heisman
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) December 11, 2016

Congrats to @Lj_era8 on winning the Heisman tonight and all the finalist . What a feeling it has to be to win the Heisman at just 19 ! pic.twitter.com/w5BPtjmMEr
— Navorro Bowman (@NBowman53) December 11, 2016

Congrats boiiiiii @Lj_era8 ✊🏽✊🏽
— DeVante Parker (@DeVanteParker11) December 11, 2016

Congratulations to 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson. A great player and a great young… https://t.co/3a58sVzZW6
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) December 11, 2016

Congrats @Lj_era8!! An incredible representative of UofL. So awesome for the school and the city
— Eric Wood (@EWood70) December 11, 2016

Congrats @Lj_era8! Much deserved. #GoCards
— Elvis Dumervil (@EKD92) December 11, 2016

Congrats to Lamar Jackson! #floridaboy
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) December 11, 2016

I'm enjoying watching Lamar Jackson! One of That Young mans dream came true. That was a cool speech. Congrats Lamar Jackson
— Derrick Mason (@deemason85) December 11, 2016

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