ESPN College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit said during ABC's broadcast of the NFL Draft that Jefferson plays "with a chip on his shoulder" much like Burrow. Michael Democker/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert), Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) walks to the sideline as LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) celebrate Jefferson's touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. "Reminds me of a kid that grew up playing a lot of backyard football with those brothers â being the youngest one, trying to prove himself. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. A really good player, a good kid. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. (AP Photo/Michael Woods), LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) celebrates his touchdown with fullback Trey Gallman (47) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. "Words cannot describe the feeling," Jefferson said. The Minnesota Vikings selected LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson with the No. All rights reserved, Gerald Herbert/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. I'm still going to have The Griddy in my backpack," Jefferson said of his go-to. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert), Mississippi defensive back Jalen Julius (26) tackles LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. John Bazemore/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. And that seems to be trending in a negative direction.". Justin Joshua Jefferson (born January 16, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). View photos of LSU WR Justin Jefferson who was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the NFL Draft. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert), LSU receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arkansas defender Kamren Curl during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark.
"I'm definitely going to search for more dance moves to do in the end zone.". Jefferson last season played almost exclusively in the slot, an area Vikings receiver Adam Thielen often occupies. Just being in this situation, not a lot of people can say that they were drafted â [especially] in the first round.". "I had a buddy in the league who said this was Gary Kubiak's favorite player in the draft. Watch College highlights from draft prospect Tee Higgins (5), a wide receiver from Clemson. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler), LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) prepares for a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik), LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta.