Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson has officially taken his talents to the small screen. Jackson made his acting debut in a recent episode of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" on Starz.

The two-time NFL MVP tells PEOPLE his teammates were "hype" to learn about his guest star role on the series — and reveals the other famous DM he received

The Baltimore Ravens quarterback talks nerves, bonding with Joey Bada$$ and Mekai Curtis and how his acting debut came about