Lamar Jackson and comedian/actor Kevin Hart had a good time chilling out together.
Jackson was Hart's guest on "Cold as Balls," a show that features Hart interviewing athletes as they sit in separate cold tubs.
The show's atmosphere is mostly light-hearted, sometimes serious, and you never know what Hart might say or do. Jackson laughed and answered questions while sitting in a tub of icy water. Hart acted wild, improvised, joked, and tossed questions at Jackson about his life and career.
Jackson wasn't afraid to throw shade back at Hart. The comedian asked what position he should play if he joined the Ravens. Hart suggested slot receiver. Jackson had a better idea.
"We might have you on the sideline," Jackson said.
Among other highlights were:
Jackson said Louisville and Florida were his final two choices on which college to attend. By that time, some of his outrageously athletic moves in high school had already gone viral.
Jackson chose Louisville because he wanted to leave his home state of Florida and because he wanted to play right away.
"I wanted an opportunity to play my freshman season," Jackson said. "And Florida, the head coach at the time, he was like, 'You may have to come back and get some size, sit out, redshirt.' That's not what I wanted to hear.
"Louisville, coach Bobby Petrino, he was like, 'You're going to get a chance to play, you're going to get an opportunity, but you've got to study your playbook.' When I got there, there were like six other quarterbacks. I wasn't thinking I was going to be in competition with all these guys. They were great quarterbacks. But I ended up playing my freshman year."
Jackson retold the story about attending the NFL Combine in 2018, when it was suggested that he should work out with the wide receivers as well as the quarterbacks. Jackson refused to do so.
"I go to the Combine," Jackson said. "They're like, 'Lamar, quarterback and receiver?' I'm like, 'What the hell?' I'm thinking he's just being funny. I don't know who the hell he is. He's like, 'No, seriously.' I'm like, 'Hell nah, I'm playing quarterback.'"
Jackson told Hart he's focusing more on being a vocal leader this upcoming season, something he mentioned during his press conference at mandatory minicamp.
"I'm really not outspoken, like being vocal with my guys, [giving] a great motivational speech," Jackson said. "I just pretty much lead by example. I'm going to work hard. I expect that out of you.
"As I've been growing in the league, it's like, 'Nah, you've got to talk the guys.' Coaches tell me, 'You've got to talk to the guys.' Now I talk to them one-on-one. I've got to voice my opinion more."
Hart, a Philadelphia native and Eagles fan, ended the show by saying it's only a matter of time until Jackson wins a Super Bowl. Hart added that he hoped it wouldn't come at the Eagles' expense.
Jackson laughed but made no promises.
