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Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson
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NameJustin Jefferson
CaptionJefferson with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022
Birth date16 June 1999
Birth placeSt. Rose, Louisiana
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CollegeLSU
PositionWide receiver
Draft2019 NFL Draft (Note: Jefferson was drafted in 2020)
TeamsMinnesota Vikings (2020–present)

Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson (born June 16, 1999) is an American professional football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. A product of St. Rose, Louisiana and LSU, he emerged as one of the NFL's premier pass-catchers, earning rapid recognition from peers, media, and award bodies across American football, college athletics, and professional sports organizations.

Early life and high school

Jefferson was born in St. Rose, Louisiana and raised in the New Orleans metropolitan area. He attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana, where he starred for the Destrehan Wildcats under head coach Russell C. St. Charles (coach names may vary by source). As a multi-sport athlete in the LHSAA circuit, he excelled alongside teammates who drew attention from NCAA Division I programs and national recruiting services. Jefferson's high school performance attracted scholarship interest from programs such as LSU, UL Lafayette, and other SEC and Sun Belt schools, leading to his commitment to LSU under head coach Ed Orgeron.

College career

At LSU, Jefferson played for the LSU Tigers under offensive systems directed by coordinators including Joe Brady and later staff aligned with Brian Kelly's tenure. He redshirted briefly before becoming part of LSU's receiving corps with teammates such as Ja'Marr Chase and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, contributing to a historic 2019 season that culminated in an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship and a national title for LSU. Jefferson's collegiate production placed him in statistical company with notable SEC receivers, drawing comparisons to past LSU standouts like Odell Beckham Jr. and Tyrann Mathieu (noting Mathieu's defensive position). He declared for the NFL Draft following his junior year after earning recognition from organizations including the Associated Press and ESPN for his contributions to LSU's offense.

NFL career

Jefferson was selected in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft. He made an immediate impact as a rookie under head coach Mike Zimmer and offensive coordinators such as Kevin Stefanski (who later departed) and successors including Kirk Cousins's quarterbacking tenure on the roster. Playing with quarterbacks including Kirk Cousins and earlier snaps with Sean Mannion or backup signal-callers, Jefferson set franchise and league marks for rookie receiving yards and receptions, earning selections to the Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro recognition. His 2020 and subsequent seasons involved matchups against divisional opponents like the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears in the NFC North, as well as postseason appearances against teams from the NFC bracket. Jefferson's professional career has been chronicled by outlets including NFL Network, Pro Football Focus, and national sports journalists, and has intersected with league milestones tracked by the Pro Football Hall of Fame-linked statistics.

Playing style and accolades

Jefferson's playing style blends route-running precision reminiscent of elite NFL receivers with yards-after-catch ability observed in college standouts. Analysts from ESPN, The Athletic, and Bleacher Report have highlighted his release techniques, catch radius, and ability to create separation against cornerbacks from programs like Alabama and Ohio State. He has received honors such as Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro designations, and has been named to All-Pro teams and NFL seasonal award lists considered by panels including the Associated Press and player voting conducted by the NFL Players Association. Jefferson's performance has also been recognized by franchise awards within the Minnesota Vikings organization and by national honors that factor into annual evaluations like the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year lists.

Records and milestones

Jefferson quickly set records within the Minnesota Vikings franchise and the NFL at large, including rookie receiving yard milestones that placed him alongside historical figures such as Anquan Boldin and Randy Moss in franchise lore. He achieved single-season receiving marks that compared to seasons by receivers like Calvin Johnson and earned spots on annual statistical leaderboards maintained by entities like Pro Football Reference and ESPN Stats & Info. Jefferson's milestones include Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors early in his career, and his game performances against teams such as the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints featured highlight-reel plays covered by SportsCenter and major sports media.

Category:American football wide receivers Category:LSU Tigers football players Category:Minnesota Vikings players