Justin Jefferson

American football wide receiver, Pro Bowler

Justin Jefferson - American football wide receiver, Pro Bowler
Born

June 16th, 1999
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football wide receiver, this individual played college football at Louisiana State University, where he helped the team secure the National Championship title in 2019. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, quickly established himself as a top receiver in the league. Achieved significant recognition for recording over 1,400 receiving yards in his rookie season, setting multiple records for first-year players. Continues to be a central player in the Vikings' offense, contributing to the team's success in the NFL.

Winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship with LSU

Setting the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a season

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