#53 Justin Jefferson (WR, Vikings) | Top 100 Players of 2021

[@michaellewis2484]

Came in as a rookie and took the WR1 spot on the vikings. Dude can ball.

[@narufan987]

And took it from Adam Thielen, a pretty darn good receiver

[@erikpuka2627]

He did as a rookie what Stephon Doggs couldn't do. Diggs never sniffed a pro bowl for the Vikings. Under the same exact circumstances(maybe even harder for Justin) - as a rookie. He is better than Diggs in my book. I saw them in the same spot with the same QB a d same system. Diggs left the Vinkings and could never eclipse Thielens shadow. Jefferson did. Diggs couldn't. He took his bread

[@anthonyvang7003]

@@erikpuka2627 to be fair a lot of Thielen’s production did stem from the fact that teams would double stefon who was our deep threat

[@minnsamz]

@@erikpuka2627 diggs was always the better receiver between him and Theilen

[@theglassesriley8229]

Had to!

[@dangeroussports3079]

He's already this high and he's a rookie just imagine what he'll be in his prime

[@saltykalt7850]

goat level 😀

[@Vince-ko9bj]

He will be great as long as the Vikings get a better offense (mainly at qb) of course ppl will start comparing him to Moss

[@Terror832]

He’s in his prime. He plays like an elite seasoned vet

[@krufty47]

@@Vince-ko9bj honestly if we are just talking about Jefferson putting up numbers, Kirk is a great QB for that. One of the most accurate QBs in the league especially the deep ball

[@SugarCaine1]

@@Terror832 do you know what prime means buddy? Prime doesn’t mean your good, prime means your at your best.

[@sascha_maxine]

He's such an amazing player with INSANE potential

[@Vince-ko9bj]

Definitely deserving for a guy coming out of his rookie season, JJ is funny and awesome to watch on the turf

[@nolanj123]

Yeah hey sucks

[@CKLR_t]

@@nolanj123 wym?

[@connorgrossman7867]

@@nolanj123 you a lions fan huh 😂

[@blueflameSM]

He was my draft crush, and it breaks my heart that the Vikings took him. He is special. Whoever is scouting for the Eagles, they need to fire their WR scout.

[@udaymittal5598]

Nah lol the report was the scouts had him on their board but Howie turned them down over his own draft board

[@tylerlee5526]

nah blame every roster move on howie roseman that mans a bum

[@ChillHandle12]

Atleast y’all got Devonta Smith, he’ll be a beast.

[@szn1580]

He could have played for the raiders. Crazy right

[@game_theory2547]

@@szn1580 that was the most egregious mistake. Ruggs was taken before Claypool, Jeudy, Ceedee, and Jefferson

[@tonysnflfootball6741]

Give massive credit to the Vikings GM. Traded Diggs for one 1st rounds and drafted another receiver that has the same potential as Diggs.

[@caleb3794]

It was only 1 first rounder

[@elipolonus1475]

Definitely didn’t get two 1s for diggs

[@tonysnflfootball6741]

@@caleb3794 Oops, sorry

[@tonysnflfootball6741]

@@elipolonus1475 And somehow Hopkins only worth a 2nd round

[@caleb3794]

@@tonysnflfootball6741 I think it was cause he wanted a lot of money the Texans weren’t willing to pay or some🤷‍♂️

[@MinePlay512]

One of the best rookies last year. He's going to be a top 5 WR.

[@TheLNL]

the best rookie last year

[@tav1s-n9l]

@@TheLNL herbo. Still Love this dude tho

[@TheLNL]

@@tav1s-n9l nah, jj didnt actually until game 3 and his on a run heavy team, and guess whos ahead in dis ranking

[@kindatoxic403]

Herbert has average stats for a qb jj broke records and was 4th in recieving yards

[@djm9007]

He's great I think his numbers are a little inflated though, the vikings have a better defense this year and won't have to catch up as much, and the league as a whole was so inflated because of covid and the training camps being all screwed

[@MattDawgGaming]

I can’t believe how lucky we were. Eagles, Raiders, Cowboys, Broncos, everyone picked someone good at WR. We got someone great

[@Ihssixers14]

CeeDee isn’t great? lol ok. Almost 1k yards in a crowded WR room with no Dak

[@slayergazer6459]

@@Ihssixers14 ceedee had drops issues

[@Ihssixers14]

@@slayergazer6459 must be thinking of Jerry Jeudy

[@slayergazer6459]

@@Ihssixers14 lol they had the Same amount of drops

[@robertocervantes9359]

Ceedee Lamb almost had 1K yards while playing with back up QBs !!! Don’t tell me he ain’t great!

[@imicybro]

Run heavy team and he still got that bread

[@bigbody1719]

crazy cuz he was like 18th in targets and 4th in yards

[@SelectivelySubjective]

Well damn they only got 2 receivers to throw too anyway so they’re going to eat.

[@bobnob1376]

Run sets up the play action

[@theglassesriley8229]

Cook was hurt to.

[@EpicAlcatraz99]

Run heavy teams can have 1 wide out with a bunch of yards. Play action deep balls.

[@imbutzy]

He reminds me a lot of Odell from his rookie season. A lot of similarities in his game

[@bomigaruba4433]

Odell's is his mentor and taught him a bunch of his moves

[@Slimmthekidd]

@@bomigaruba4433 🤨

[@bomigaruba4433]

@@Slimmthekidd ?

[@trevon5437]

Justin jefferson 2020-2021: Targets 125 Reception:88 Receiving yards:1400( most as a rookie) Td:7 Catch percentage: 70.4% Longst reception :71 yards Drops:2 Drop percentage:1.6 Selected to probowl

[@bradyprice9846]

do not forget all pro as well ;)

[@micah6743]

Also didn’t start first two games which makes it even more damn impressive

[@SB-ov6om]

2nd team all pro, 1400 yards, pro bowler, took the #1 corner away and all this as a rookie. Deserved!

[@Little5ive5]

1616*

[@lilBabyBornInCalifornia]

this kid will be a legend if he remains humble and uninjured

[@demauriewebster4997]

Already is lol started a whole dance world wide

[@lilBabyBornInCalifornia]

@@demauriewebster4997 facts.... and this year solidified just how amazing he is... we will break every single record there is barring any injuries

[@akin242002]

Looking at the highlights, he is a lot stronger than I originally thought. Multiple broken tackles.

[@Jitsnapping904]

The records he shattered this year should've made him higher. Hell even his griddy dance is dope guy has so much swag on the field and definitely off I love watching dudes like him adds fun to the game they trying to make unfun. Oh remember this only his second year🤷🏽‍♂️🔥

[@anshpatel2572]

He started week 3 and still broke those records man is a beast

[@oliverwatkins6341]

And I picked up Justin undrafted in my fantasy league before week 1… he’s the reason I won the league this dudes a baller!

[@connormay3204]

He didn’t start the first 2 weeks to imagine what numbers he could have put up if he did

[@edl4767]

I know. This dude is way better then Diggs who will likely be top 20

[@connormay3204]

@LA Original#2#55#8#24 I know Herbert was good and he was my favourite and still is outa the top three qb but Justin Jefferson broke a record that stood for over like 20 years or whatever and Herbert broke a record that was broken like 3 years ago so I think shows that Jefferson year was more historical

[@RogerGoodeII]

LA Original#2#55#8#24 It was hardly Justin Herbert that beat the Chiefs in his first game. That Chargers Defense came to play in that game.

[@rhondawilliams9383]

@@edl4767 ur delusional bro

[@RogerGoodeII]

LA Original#2#55#8#24 He was good, not great. They only scored 20 points on offense. What I am getting at is holding that chiefs team to 20 points in regulation is much more impressive

[@hahahlol9724]

damn LSU and BAMA have produced so much talent from the past 2 or 3 drafts

[@paulweston8408]

As a huge Vikings fan, it's good to see a First round WR pick work out in such a huge way after the past few busts. Also great that we have 2 of imo that if you made a all time NFL rookie team Minnesota would have Two starting wide receivers.

[@ramal5708]

Vikings should thank that bum Eagles GM for not taking JJ on #21 and instead took mediocre at best WR, even tho JJ was predicted to be drafted by the Eagles. Vikings just took the best player left on the board and win big, easy drafting

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

He shouldve def been higher. Incredible season. MOSS IS PROUD.

[@bokeytay]

Them Louisiana and Florida Boys always gone come with the dances 😆

[@realbuckeye9716]

Ohio. Boys

[@bokeytay]

@@realbuckeye9716 wait what dances do yall have????

[@dbsaucce4128]

Basically didint play the first 3 weeks plus a run heavy team?! That’s a future star ladies and gentlemen. 🙏

[@DB-cg4vs]

2 weeks stop over stating

[@realbuckeye9716]

@@DB-cg4vs nobody asked 😂😆

[@maxpalmer3212]

This guy is something special man

[@kevinthoj6078]

Finally a Viking with some SWAGGER!! ❤️🙏🏼 LOVE J.J.!! He’s got that “DAWG” mentality and the sky’s the limit for this young man!! 💪🏼💯

[@Gitiffan]

Give this kid a few more years and he will be up there in the top 10 for sure! He is making veteran CBs look less than basic out there on the field! I love watching him play.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Great replacement for Diggs and then some

[@dennisdegennaro7459]

Diggs is arguably the best receiver in football, and had the most receiving yards, it was a great replacement in terms of cap hit vs production value, but Diggs is currently the better player. That may change though.

[@blakelarson5005]

Diggs in 5 years with the Vikings made zero pro bowls and all pros. Jefferson did both in 5 months.

[@everydaffodil5344]

@@dennisdegennaro7459 as a Vikings fan who has watched a lot of both, Jefferson is clearly more impactful on the game.

[@LiamBriggs18]

@@dennisdegennaro7459 as a Vikings fan I'll take Jefferson. Absolutely no disrespect to Diggs, but JJ has almost matched Diggs' first two seasons worth of production already, and has a 5 year head start

[@DB-cg4vs]

Niners trash

[@jaceynichols1756]

Paul Allen’s voice when he shouts, makes my body shiver, SKOLL

[@T1BrutaL]

All these LSU players produce so hard in the NFL

[@JKYouTube7]

A legendary rookie player. Well deserved

[@brendanmayhew6280]

Looking back now as a Viking fan us Bills and Vikes won this trade equally. I love Diggs and will forever love for the Minneapolis miracle we did great drafting him in the 5th round and made him a star but Jefferson is going to be our guy for years. The best receiver we’ve had since Moss hands down. He’s just cracking the surface. Dude is going to be a Viking legend hands down with the likes of Carter and Moss two of the GOATS

[@iwannatalktosampson5852]

Hes a beast !! Cant wait to see how much better he gets when hes in his prime 👌👌

[@Semba999]

What an absolute stud. Glad we got this man on my favorite team. Now we need Stingley Jr.

[@Saintt_Wolf]

crazy good route runner and creates separation like nobody's business. Justin Jefferson is an outstanding player.

[@pastornunja2513]

As a viking fan, one thing I know we'll get right most of the time is WR. Idk what it is, but we find some damn good receivers. 1st round, 5th round, undrafted. Unwanted from other teams. Crazy

[@stolenlaptop2407]

He's the best rookie wr coming from a cowboys fan love my man CD but JJ is a baller

[@texuhco]

if only dak didnt get injured.. woulda been a lot closer between them

[@devantesmithodu]

Before dak got hurt lamb was way ahead of him

[@blackhawk9601]

@@devantesmithodu jj didn't start the first 2 weeks bro

[@brendenc8774]

@@blackhawk9601 so? ceedee was a slot guy and still had to split targets with Amari and Gallup. Was WR3 in Dallas and still was top 6 in yards before Dak got hurt.

[@brendenc8774]

@@Natearl13 the same argument can straight up be made for Ceedee. Justin Jefferson had to split targets with 1 receiver, CeeDee had to split targets with 2 other receivers. Both the Vikings and cowboys fan the ball a lot so the dalvin cook getting fed argument doesn’t make sense. Zeke wasn’t good last year but he still was up there in carries per game. Don’t forget Justin Jefferson also had Kirk for the entire season, whereas Ceedee had Dak for 4 1/2 games. Ceedee was splitting targets with Amari and Gallup, and Zeke was still getting the ball consistently as well, and was top 6 in rec yards before Dak got hurt

[@joshwoodburn5249]

Best WR in that draft class💯

[@khysiralston5552]

As a eagles fan watching this hurts 😔🤦🏽‍♂️

[@BigSwo2909]

Absolute Baller and is a tireless worker. Just getting started.

[@ribblefamily5823]

Justin bruh he should be top 30

[@808bboarder]

As a Falcons fan yes I remember him dominating our secondary lol

[@holdenjames2723]

Y’all son tho I’m a Vikings fan

[@nickwitdafacts]

He was such a gamble for the Vikings just going catching every ball that was thrown to him

[@joshh6724]

Future top 5 WR. One of my favorite players in the game rn

[@timg2088]

Definitely a top 10 WR. #GEAUX TIGERS

[@healthwealth9100]

1:56- gives me chills , I miss them football sounds

[@archangelmichael5209]

Super nice. He up next as far as being considered great at that position. House hold name will be inevitable. And "the gritty" is by far the best celebration happening in the league right now👍🏾.

[@YellowBoyWonder]

Amazing WR, and honestly kirk looking pretty solid, better than 80% of starting qb's in the league, that dude somehow stays healthy and plays consistently. More than i can say about my team last year who had Haskins, Smith, Allen... Heineke is left out, because that guy seems solid as well but hes only played one or two games.

[@guyblack172]

Heineke is a baller. I used to cheer for him during the Vikings preseason games. He had a potential shot to step up for the Vikings and ended up injuring himself in some off-field incident - which led to him eventually being cut. Y'all got the defense though. Just need a long term signal caller you can build around.

[@WackJallis]

With all the great receivers that have come into the league to have broken the rookie yards record is crazy

[@ethantinklenberg6607]

First year in the top 60, can’t wait to see his development

[@GeauxTigers7189]

Nothing but respect to this guy

[@b.e.r.nnetwork8251]

I'm a little pissed that my eagles passed on him but I guess after Percy Harvin they deserve him but then again they've had a few good receivers since him so nahhhh Im still pissed lol.

[@Avafishh]

He’s insane already

[@solitude208]

As Chargers fan I felt man…there can’t be one. JJ broke a record that will probably stand for 5-10 years

[@YTBHM]

His record will never be broken... Because it's now a 17 game season.

[@realjcoop182]

Vikings know how to find WRs, Steelers another place that finds these gems.

[@jonweitgenant1694]

Thanks Justin for helping us so much

[@jaywiggle1106]

One of the greatest rookies in the last decade. If he can pull off a "non fluke" this season, he will be one of the greatest rookies to grace the gridiron💯

[@justinbuckner4093]

How would another good season help him being the greatest rookie? You only have 1 rookie season lol

[@usandthem3136]

I know hes only played one season but he will be at the top 10 next season if he plays close to that good again

[@couvo9840]

what? he needs to be better than last season to be in the top 10. if vikings let him be more than a deep threat (like with what they did to diggs) then he can definitely do much better than his rookie season. he's got the skills. he's got footwork for days.

[@Jarebear96]

One of my favorite wrs, such a beast🔥🔥

[@krufty47]

I love JJ

[@ryandamon7735]

Jj💜💛

[@Jefff72]

Keep it up JJ, there's a place in Canton waiting for you!

[@thatonebillsfan]

Justin is going to be top 8 by next year mark my words.

[@JaKhari_Simpson254]

I agree💯

[@Terror832]

I’m pretty certain he’s already top 8 in my book. He made 2nd team All Pro if I’m not mistaken

[@boltman6359]

that LSU team that won the Championship --what talent. wow

[@saltykalt7850]

THAT ACCELERATION AND MOVEMENT JESUS

[@OSUCoach]

I took him in the 13th round in fantasy. He did nothing the 1st 2 weeks and I almost cut him. The 3rd game he went for 185 and 2 scores. From that point on he was incredible

[@MrSaaSWuuW]

Definitely will be a top 10 reciever either next year or the year afterwards

[@markhall6306]

I love this kid

[@mystictk4149]

Amazing in college and continued it in the NFL

[@DreamwalkerEJ]

He’s basically the new Stefon Diggs lol

[@K4kashiSensei]

Dude, straight up danced on them Titan CB's graves.

[@myway5536]

I hope he never stops the griddy

[@nickwitdafacts]

I wish I could learn that dance he came with because its so dope

[@weekday__xo]

This kid is special

[@jasondavis5714]

Low but he’s so good tho

[@plzfixwolves955]

NFL knows who the real ROTY is.

[@Tristanisb]

I know right, he is the highest on the list as a rookie

[@no6021]

Lmaooooo Herbert>>> y'all fans delusional

[@plzfixwolves955]

@@no6021 Then why is JJ ranked higher than him???

[@iBrianful]

I know that us chargers fans have a bit of beef with Minnesota fans over the offensive rookie of the year debate bit I think JJ is so awesome I love receivers like him that make the NFL so fun to watch. I'm an NFL fan first then bolts

[@dantarad9778]

one of my favourite players in the league he'll be in the top 20 of this list next year

[@elcamino6954]

Skol babyyy!!! Can't wait for regular season!

[@nickwitdafacts]

Went from being a 2 star recruit basically a no star recruit comes into the NFL and shows why he should be at the top of the list

[@henrikg14]

Future #1 receiver in the league, im calling it

[@JudahwardIV562]

Hes a fantasy legend

[@gipsydangerous3639]

Im not a vikings fan but Justin is so fun to watch

[@Allean_Adkins]

Now that record can't be broken because it's a seventeen week season now!

[@omaroba1490]

As a Washington Club fan SO HAPPY EAGLES WERE DUMB AND DIDNT DRAFT HIM

[@kkrummelrhs]

As a Packers fan I despise that he's a Viking, but he's so great too watch

[@ZayMula15]

That boy good bright future ahead keep going wish you was a giant

[@KealanJamesBrady]

Justin 'Jukes' Jefferson. Kid is a beast

[@JaimeProductions]

I knew he was going to be a star!

[@BigBossCQCLegend]

Great STUD AT WR and I’m a Packers Fan

[@jasondavis5714]

He should be top 30 IMO dont @me

[@ethan97679]

He'll be outta Minnesota in a couple years, then hopefully he'll be able to have some playoff success and try to stamp himself as one of the best.

[@thenewage9723]

Wrong lol

[@ConstanceMists]

Tre whites intro about the groceries was funny asf

[@fredbanda5494]

Ja'Marr Chase: Aight let's wrap this up 😂 All jokes aside they are both tremendous WR's and have got great careers ahead of them 💪🏾✨

[@Chitowngetdown]

Dude can ball!!!

[@Firestartersan]

The best is ahead.

[@jacobnevarez2345]

I honestly never heard of him but I'll keep my eye out

[@realbuckeye9716]

How

[@Snow-fh5kr]

Future 🐐#NFLSU

[@MariusGeu]

This kid special!

[@taltezy2941]

No injuries = will be the best Ever!!

[@bryandickerson9352]

My keeper in my league. Got him in the 14th round 😎

[@turnerjensen2620]

The real rookie of the year

[@BlazerHead]

Him and Thielen are the best WR duo in the league

[@uzi2goated942]

Julio aj better

[@rktsnail]

Lol no shot bro. Aj ain’t on either of their level I’m sorry. Julio also going to get hurt watch

[@cy4069]

@@rktsnail AJ is better than theilen easily lol

[@uzi2goated942]

@@rktsnail sorry but aj currently is better than jefferson

[@uzi2goated942]

@@rktsnail and remember Julio is still one of the best receivers if he isn’t hurt