That experience contributed to Jackson entering the NFL with a chip on his shoulder, knowing many people doubted that he would be a successful quarterback. Jackson certainly was not expected to win the Most Valuable Player Award in his second season. Had he been entering the league this season, Jackson believes his draft stock would have been hurt by not being able to visit teams prior to the draft, denying him the chance to impress them further with his ability and personality.

"Probably dramatically, because they were already saying I was a running back, and this and that," Jackson said. "So, I would have been fighting bad right there to show them that I'm a quarterback. It would have been bad for me, probably."

Just two years into his career, Jackson has silenced many of his critics and he feels fortunate to be drafted by the Ravens, an organization that has committed to helping him succeed. Now when Jackson reflects on being passed over 31 times before he was finally picked, he does it with a different perspective.

"I feel like everything happens for a reason," Jackson said. "In the moment, I was ticked-off, like, 'Why am I not getting picked?' But, as life goes on, and once you're in the league and producing, you have that chip on your shoulder, so you are going to go out there and show people how you felt in the moment. Just go out there and be you and look good.

"But, back to that night, it was great. I loved every moment of it, even sitting back now as I think of it."

Jackson said that he might spend time with one of this year's top wide receiver draft prospects on Thursday night.