Film Breakdown: What Justin Jefferson Brings to the Vikings

[Viking Horn]

The Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson using the very same first-round pick they received as compensation for trading away Stefon Diggs. That leaves the LSU rookie with some very big shoes to fill, both in terms of talent — Diggs is often called the best route runner in the NFL, and we have written before about just how good Diggs is — and in terms of production, as Diggs accounted for more than 30% of the Vikings receiving yards last year.



But Jefferson is more than ready to step up, coming off a year in which he ranked…



First in the entire FBS in receptions with 111 (breaking LSU’s single-season catch record)

First in the FBS in first down receptions with 72

Second in the FBS in touchdown receptions with 18

Third in the FBS in yards with 1,540

Fourth in the FBS in missed tackles forced after the catch with 24

Fifth in the FBS in passer rating when targeted with 147.9

First in the FBS in contested catch percentage with a 92% contested catch rate


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[snotbubbles]

Much more enjoyable than political discourse!  Young man can catch a football, for sure. Almost has me interested in the season. Thanks!

[jtownesv61]

The energy and ambition he has is key. While Diggs had a chip on his shoulder, JJ is just ready to rock.

Kubiak now has a great athlete, a winner, and the head case is under all the pressure to perform in Buffalo.