All the latest on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson including news, stats, records & history.
Jefferson is the fastest player to ever reach 5,000 career receiving yards in NFL history (52 games), and has the most receiving yards through a players first five seasons (7,432 yards).
Player Information
Name | Justin Jefferson |
Age | 27 |
Height | 6' 1" |
Weight | 195 lbs |
Birthday | June 16, 1999 |
Birthplace | St Rose, Louisiana |
College | LSU |
Drafted | 2020: Round 1, Pick 22 |
Pro Experience | 7 years |
Team(s) | Minnesota Vikings (2020-) |
Career Stats
Games Played | 94 |
Receptions | 579 |
Receiving Yards | 8,480 |
Touchdowns | 42 |
*Stats entering 2026 season
Single-Season Career Highs
Receptions | 128 (2022) |
Receiving Yards | 1,809 (2022) |
Touchdowns | 10 (2021) (2024) |
Awards & Honors
Offensive Player of the Year (2022)
2x First-Team All-Pro (2022) (2024)
2x Second-Team All-Pro (2020) (2021)
4x Pro Bowl (2020) (2021) (2022) (2024)
NFL receptions leader (2022)
NFL receiving yards leader (2022)
Other Notable Achievements
Fastest Player to 5,000 career Receiving Yards in NFL History (52 games)
Most Receiving Yards in First Five Seasons (7,432 yards)
Most Receiving Yards in First Six Seasons (8,480 yards)
2022 NFL Receiving Yards Leader (1,809 yards)
Salary and Contract
After being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2020, Justin Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the team in 2024, with $110M guaranteed.
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