Justin Jefferson is an American professional football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. Born on June 16, 1999, in St. Rose, Louisiana, he played college football for the LSU Tigers and won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. Drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jefferson quickly became one of the league’s top wide receivers, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in each of his first three seasons. He holds the record for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four seasons in NFL history. In 2022, Jefferson led the NFL in receptions and receiving yards, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat, and was awarded Offensive Player of the Year.
| Personal Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Justin Joshua Jefferson |
| Born | June 16, 1999 (age 25) |
| Hometown | St. Rose, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| High School | Destrehan, Louisiana |
| College | LSU (2017–2019) |
| NFL Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22 |
| Team | Minnesota Vikings |
| Season | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88 | 1,400 | 7 |
| 2021 | 108 | 1,616 | 10 |
| 2022 | 128 | 1,809 | 8 |
| 2023 | 69 | 1,120 | 5 |
| 2024 | 47 | 745 | 5 |
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