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Wide Receiver · Minnesota Vikings · From Saint Rose, LA · Drafted 2020, round 1, pick 22
Justin Jefferson is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Minnesota Vikings. In NFL (2020–2026) he has 598 catches for 8,738 yards and 45 touchdowns. In college (2017–2019) he has 138 catches for 1,994 yards and 18 touchdowns. He played college football at LSU. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Justin Jefferson Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Justin Jefferson Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: +0.84, #4 of 72
- Catch Rate Over Expected: 17.6%, #4 of 72
- Receiving Yards: 258, #39 of 176
- Receptions: 19, #47 of 176
- Yards per Target: 10.8, #12 of 72
- Target Share: 25.0%, #18 of 72
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Carson Wentz: 9 of 13 for 136 yards, 2 TD
- Kyler Murray: 10 of 11 for 122 yards, 1 TD
Justin Jefferson 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 39-22 | 9 | 8 | 92 | 2 |
| Week 2 | at Chicago Bears | W 9-3 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Week 3 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-16 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | 7 | 6 | 79 | 1 |
Justin Jefferson College Career
FBS seasons at LSU. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Justin Jefferson College Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 43 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Justin Jefferson College Receiving Stats by Season
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