Lamar Jackson will be in town to sign autographs this weekend

Lamar Jackson is coming back to the Louisville area this weekend when the former University of Louisville quarterback holds two autograph signing events at Planet Fitness clubs.

Jackson will sign autographs at the Planet Fitness next to Jefferson Mall (7450 Jefferson Blvd.) on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and at the Planet Fitness in New Albany (3527 Grant Line Road) on Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

Guests can receive an autograph by showing a Planet Fitness membership or by donating $25 to Blessings in a Backpack on the day of the event.

“I’m happy to be coming back to Louisville and have these opportunities to connect with the fans,” Jackson said in a Planet Fitness release. “I appreciate their support over the past three years. They’ve been an important part of our team’s success.”

Planet Fitness is a financial supporter of Louisville athletics and has hosted similar autograph events in the past with Peyton Siva and Damion Lee, among others.

Saturday will be Jackson's first appearance since he announced last Friday on his Twitter account that he will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL draft.

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