The best reactions to Lamar Jackson’s number retirement announcement

Mannn this is too dope!! Well deserved bro congrats family!!!! @Lj_era8 https://t.co/uqCSiF42Tf

— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) October 16, 2021

I can’t lie it killed me seeing people put on #8 in the years after Lamar left like it was nothing. Like it’s just another number I’m glad that’s over with

— GG Robinson (@GGRobinson) October 16, 2021

His ability was never up for discussion. When dealing with a guy like Lamar, you always get questions like, “how is he OFF the field?” I’ve done countless interviews about #8 and my answer never changes: Great player, even greater person. Love ya fam. Much deserved ❤️ @Lj_era8 pic.twitter.com/CpGxBYhdZR

— Jaylen Smith (@JaylenSmith_12) October 16, 2021

And do me a favor, I want y’all to REALLY watch the tape. 9 times out of 10 he was the first person in the end zone congratulating whoever scored. He made sure EVERYBODY was involved and if you watch him on Sundays now… Then you know nothing has changed. Selfless as they come

— Jaylen Smith (@JaylenSmith_12) October 16, 2021

Blessed to say this man was my quarterback!!! https://t.co/6pHARPV78E

— Trending Topic (@BigTicket73) October 16, 2021

Shout out to the action Jackson @Lj_era8 on the Jersey retirement! You put on for the city and definitely showed what it means to be a cardinal! Much respect to @UofLFootball and @uofl for making this gesture! #L1C4 #LOUISVILLEFIRSTCARDS4EVER

— Jamon Brown (@JB_The_GREAT_68) October 16, 2021

Great video and well done @GoCards Lamar is the best! https://t.co/lfp3colAyA

— Arthur Carmody (@ArtCarmody) October 16, 2021

@Lj_era8 @GoCards ✊✊

— Russdiculous Russ Smith (@Specter_Smit) October 16, 2021

Lamar is so much bigger than football man, the impact he has goes beyond the sport https://t.co/QPj9RQaMRI

— ramey (@HoodieRamey) October 16, 2021

@Lj_era8 — Some of us that you’ve never played with at Louisville, and may not know, are super proud of you too my man. Congrats on the retirement of #8 at the ‘Ville—well deserved. Stay great—on and off the field. God bless ! -T.C. (Tony) Stallings ‘97-‘01 #CardNation

— T.C. Stallings (@TCStallings) October 16, 2021

Learned so much during my time around @Lj_era8 most humble and deserving guy you will find. Congrats bro https://t.co/FUGWecWXPN

— Harry Trotter (@HTrotter_2) October 16, 2021

@Lj_era8 is The best...
but what separates him from others, is how he treats ALL people the same.
Whether it’s the AD or our custodian,he’s treating with the same honor and respect. You deserve this my friend. Love ya, man. @GoCards @CoachSattUofL @UofLFootball@Ravens https://t.co/SeonShKVyk

— Chris Morgan (@UofLfca) October 16, 2021

Two players have had their jersey number retired by Louisville:

Johnny Unitas (16).
Lamar Jackson (8).

Two incredible players who changed the game at Louisville and in Baltimore.

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— Garrett Downing (@gdowning14) October 16, 2021

New show I would watch: @Lj_era8 watching ANYTHING. The joy, humility and happiness he brings to everything he does - and to everyone he meets - is contagious. This made me smile for five minutes and 50 seconds♥️ https://t.co/1kpSwrCcqw

— Laura Okmin (@LauraOkmin) October 16, 2021

Lamar Jackson joins Johnny Unitas as the only Louisville football players to have their numbers retired.

Both have strong Baltimore pro football ties.

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) October 16, 2021

A LEGEND…Congrats @Lj_era8, you EARNED everything my brother #ProudAlum https://t.co/JNMXDzxDCL

— Harry Douglas (@HDouglas83) October 16, 2021

@Lj_era8 https://t.co/PNDehDNgqp

— Reggie Bonnafon (@RelentlessReg1) October 16, 2021