Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson is a two-time MVP and a generational talent who shines every time he steps onto the gridiron. He also has a smile that lights up any room he walks into. Literally.

When watching Jackson lead his team, most notice the jewels that glimmer each time he opens his mouth. Naturally, they shine even brighter when Jackson steps off the field and onto the podium to fulfill his duty of speaking with the media.

While many NFL players play in ornate necklaces or have diamonds shining in their noses and ears, Jackson’s in-game jewels of choice cover his pearly whites. Here are some important things to know about Jackson’s teeth.

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What does Lamar Jackson have on his teeth?

Jackson is wearing diamond grills on his top and bottom teeth. The diamonds are princess cut.

He has “10 on 12” grills, which means the grills are molded for 10 teeth on the top row and 12 teeth on the bottom row. Jackson explained that the “10 on 12” set up is good for “better presentation.”

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Lamar Jackson teeth photo

The football world got a clear look at Jackson’s diamond grills as he walked off the field following Baltimore’s 28-14 win over Pittsburgh in the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.

Why does Lamar Jackson wear diamond grills?

Jackson’s choice to wear diamond grills is partly an homage to his hometown of Pompano Beach, Fla. He explained to GQ Sports in September.

“In Florida, we known for gold, to be honest with you — we get gold first,” Jackson said. “But, I was like ‘I’m older now, I might as well just skip the gold and just get my diamonds.’ That’s just what it was.”

Jackson explained he got his first grills in high school but did not wear them often because he was focused on making it to the NFL. Now that he has made it and is one of the game’s greatest players, Jackson is reveling in his success by wearing them as much as he can.

How much did Lamar Jackson’s teeth cost?

There is no known reporting on the cost of Jackson’s diamond grills.

Based on the cut, color, clarity, and carats of the diamonds in his teeth, it’s fair to assume Jackson’s grills are in the five-figure range, but it is not known just how much was spent on the jewels.