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FSU football: Could Jordan Travis progress like Lamar Jackson?

By Kelvin Hunt

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) looks to pass. The Florida State Seminoles beat the Alabama State Hornets 49-12 on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.Fsu V Alabama St2098
Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) looks to pass. The Florida State Seminoles beat the Alabama State Hornets 49-12 on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.Fsu V Alabama St2098 /
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Lamar Jackson (2015 Freshman Year) 12 games

  • Completion Percentage: 54.7 percent
  • Yards Per Attempt: 7.4
  • TD: 12
  • INT: 8
  • Pass Attempts Per Game: 20.6
  • Rush Attempts Per Game: 13.58
  • Average Per Rush:  5.89
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 11
  • Total Offense: 6.83 yards per play

Jordan Travis (2020  Freshman Year) 8 games

  • Completion Percentage: 55 percent
  • Yards Per Attempt: 8.1
  • TD: 6
  • INT: 6
  • Pass Attempts Per Game: 16
  • Rush Attempts Per Game: 12.13
  • Average Per Rush: 5.76
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 7
  • Total Offense: 7.09 yards per play

I list Travis as a freshman because he only played in seven college games before the 2020 season. Look at how close these numbers are to one another for players in their first extensive work as starters in college.

Lamar Jackson was slightly better at finding the end zone and not turning the ball over, but Travis was nearly as productive and slightly better as a passer.

Now let’s take a look at Lamar Jackson’s sophomore season when he won the Heisman Trophy.

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