How A 2 Star Recruit Became An NFL Superstar

The incredible story of Justin Jefferson.
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[@ChildrenOfBodom813]

JJ is such a likeable guy. Im not even a Vikings fan, but I love watching this man play; the dude is a beast!

[@verdations531]

eh

[@jarrodskufcagaming5203]

@@verdations531 no one asked for your opinion

[@verdations531]

@@jarrodskufcagaming5203 that’s just your opinion. Weird I got my render distance on max yet I still can’t find who asked

[@MrVal-]

Same

[@lilliampumpernickle9765]

@@verdations531 "Weird I got my render distance on max!" -🤓🤓

[@T0TLOL06]

Justin Jefferson is just incredible, his route running, his awareness, his ball controlling he really is a huge stud he’s one of the reasons why I love watching football

[@gitbint]

Whoop dee doo

[@Kanjo_Bazooie]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ stop

[@heiltecn9ne]

@gitbint cope

[@everettcameron9518]

@@Kanjo_Bazooie why should he stop

[@airbornprods]

@@everettcameron9518 fr

[@nba_.thoughts]

I respect Justin a lot more after this video

[@Disxreet]

Pretty much the point of the video

[@freemoney9041]

@@Disxreet not even close to the point

[@Disxreet]

@@freemoney9041 how not? Is it not showing the struggles he went through, and what he did to become a top 3 wr?

[@jayjames4425]

​@@aaronaten9578 top 2

[@fiveserv5005]

@@freemoney9041 Keep complaining beta male, Stay down with the incels 👇👇 Also dont wanna make you cry so keep eating your donut bud 😊😊

[@jkelly5000]

Justin Jefferson single handedly turned my fantasy team around 😂

[@jacksonjacobs9114]

@j Kelly same bro

[@parkermyhre9503]

@@jacksonjacobs9114 so did jacobs

[@lucas.jfeld3]

same here

[@PursuitGFC]

SAME

[@akaadam_2.043]

I got tyreek diggs and waddle on my receiving core

[@svenskhet8688]

One thing not mentioned is that the Vikings traded Diggs to Buffalo for a couple picks, one of them being a first round pick. We used that first round pick to select JJ. It has to go down in history as the most mutual/beneficial trade in NFL history. Bills get Stefon, a truly reliable WR1 for Josh Allen. We got JJ who is already the best WR in the league at such a young age. Sköl

[@jerdi.mp4]

Jj is not the best wr in the league

[@Dk-gl1nh]

@@jerdi.mp4yeah he is by far and wide

[@jerdi.mp4]

@@Dk-gl1nh tyreek hill and stefon diggs>>>

[@thecaptain9212]

@@jerdi.mp4 bro said tyreek hill

[@teddyp3723]

@@thecaptain9212 hill leads the league in receptions and yards, why is that a wild take?

[@Zombiesteve03]

That grow spurt was insane!!!! He truly is true beast of a player.

[@blairpenny1526]

I had a very similar growth spurt my Junior year unfortunately I didn't end up as one of the best revievers in the nation after but i was a beast of a volleyball player lol

[@isaiahthomas4953]

I had the same growth spurt went from 5’8 to 6’2 and I’m in my senior year now unfortunately my path is not the same as Justin got no offers. don’t know if I should keep going and try to walk on or do prep to get an offer somewhere and work hard to make it

[@2rich649]

@@isaiahthomas4953 commit and work hard you will make it 💯

[@nbflilwon7081]

@@isaiahthomas4953 keep going

[@Kevin-mq4nv]

@@isaiahthomas4953 keep it goin last year give it your all

[@thenewfire]

Jefferson and Chase are ridiculous. It's going to be a lot of fun watching them and OSUs WRs over the next few years

[@I_Cunt_Spell]

Mom, dad, two older brothers, all helping... What a nice family. I'm jelly.

[@kydawg100]

I feel that

[@Malitubee]

Dawg who you telling. I just wish I had that foundation behind me

[@kev_dotcom]

Justin Jefferson won me my fantasy league in his rookie season. Was one of the last picks in our whole league draft but me as a vikings fan believed in him! You can only love this guy and his way of playing.

[@charliecrackers4643]

I knew all of them and they were all stand up kids. Graduated in 06 from DHS, great school that’s put some players out.

[@steviechampagne]

they all sound like a classy respectful family. JJ is the face of the NFL and already a cultural icon. so glad to be a vikings fan and root for this young mozart

[@TheWhipsnap]

Man, Jordan could have been such a good QB. Played against him in the state quarterfinals for Higgins. He was such a good qb, he threw it everywhere that night. Shame Les failed to get him a proper coach to develop him.

[@zacharywasbers5061]

I realized that if justin started his the first three games in his rookie year there was a potenital that he could of put the rookie record out of reach but he is on another level right now

[@lowtempdabs]

fr

[@kriscook8627]

JJ's story is amazing. He's a fighter and never gives up. He's the man! He can be explosive !

[@JLnbch5]

Hats off to the kid. He's as tough as they come (taking a lot of dirty shots), he's clutch (the moment is never too big for him), and a true professional.

[@nickshearer3091]

The man's got some DAWG in him. Love watching him play

[@KBarron43]

What really makes Justin stand out is the probable longevity he’ll have in the NFL, a lot of stars play football all through grade school, highschool, & college. So their body’s have already taken a toll before getting into the big leagues. Jefferson only saw a fraction of field time before going pro. Dude will have a solid 15 years if he stays consistently healthy. Best receiver in the league right now

[@BeachBumNomad]

Yep, not to mention his game isn’t focused on athleticism but on his route running which is more sustainable for longer careers, a lot like Davante in that sense

[@ggballaholics3017]

I agree with everything you said except the best Receiver part right now. Problem is the Vikings have a habit of letting guys go in there prime still. Examples: Randy Moss, Stephon Diggs, Treadwell, etc. Hopefully he stays there.

[@boywonder2120]

Their careers are cut short due to decisions……. Homie could play 1 game pro and end up like tua….. stop 🧢

[@KBarron43]

@@boywonder2120 but he hasn’t? Dude has started every game the last 3 seasons except the first 3 games his rookie season with almost 500 targets. He plays smart & he’s not a quarterback getting hit 60% of the game

[@tt128556]

Nah, receivers often peak before their 30's. 8-10 seasons is a more realistic career length.

[@connorbensadoun974]

He is insane and deserve all the fame he has, if he sees this good job Justin.

[@oreopixel3257]

Lmao he ain't seeing this comment what are you on

[@Malitubee]

From unranked recruit to first round draft pick . A testament to if you work hard you can achieve almost anything

[@TPentaa]

Or have someone in your family work hard and get rewarded off the back of that.

[@WeatherWondersWW]

I’ve always respected jjettas game since his break out year in college but after watching this video he is now my favorite player. Very inspirational

[@brandons4301]

Davante Adams was a 2 star WR as well. Players develop at a different rate and this is an awesome video to remind all the young players watching this video to stay on your grind and work for everything you want to earn!!!

[@SGSensei]

also life happens its crazy how many great potential players didn't even go to college to play ball luck is huge for these guys

[@brandons4301]

What's crazy is the mid level power five they offer all the top 300 kids that ever school does.Then there are kids they like but don't offer until a non power 5 or a lower ranked power 5 offers. So much group think it's not even funny. That's why ever year they will be D2 or lower ranked schools having guys go pro. If my team only drafted 5 starts I don't think that NFL team would be very good.

[@brendonlutz5930]

Personally I think it says a lot about how hard you willing to work when your nfl stats are astronomically higher than your high school stats. Never stopped working

[@nonstickwater]

The dude was a steal in the draft. Love watching JJ

[@antekm2639]

He is the WR of this generation. Absolutely amazing player

[@yaboicheetah]

I am so glad that we got Jefferson, loved him at LSU and glad he’s on the team of Minnesota

[@jeff6899]

Amazing transformation...as he may be the most elite receiver in the NFL today. Hard to believe only a 2 star. That senior highlight catch looked like someone above that.

[@KBD28]

As a Packers fan, I have a lot of respect for Justin Jefferson, he is a stud🔥.

[@elementeliteye1234]

Because Packers Brain Gute trash did not draft last WR

[@pizzapopcoop1760]

ok?

[@Ballchat]

@@pizzapopcoop1760 bro mad?

[@universenerdd]

As a bears fan, I agree he is a stud(also, can you give us Aaron Rodgers)

[@KBD28]

@@universenerdd lol 😂

[@joshuagarner1654]

He was drafted in the first round....the nfl didn't doubt if he could make a #1 receiver.

[@60yardbombnfl86]

Very humble guy and knows how to handle his $$, I like him a lot.

[@PAiiNN1]

I watched the lsu vs Clemson and I was a Clemson and I still am

[@TheRealSlimShady509]

Dang man. Im a 21 year old senior in college. In 6’4, and was never interested in football until this past year. Im definitely feeling down about never playing football. I know i would have enjoyed it a lot as either a cornerback, receiver, or qb. It sucks knowing ill never get the opportunity to even try

[@dannysetemup]

Dennis Rodman joined the nba at 20 something with no prior experience and became a beast, not saying you’ll be in nfl but you can definitely play in a different league

[@TheRealSlimShady509]

@@dannysetemupThat sounds awesome but what leagues are there? I've never heard of any adult leagues

[@dannysetemup]

@@TheRealSlimShady509 not any national leagues, (it might be some though) look for something within your community. Don’t know about you situation or where you live but there should be a group of people who feel the same and wanna get back out there.

[@TheRealSlimShady509]

@@dannysetemup i guess im out of luck then because i live in kentucky. The only medium sized city nearby is lexington. Ive looked and cant find any groups of people that are interested. I appreciate you looking out though

[@strong5109]

​@@dannysetemupRodman played 4yrs of college ball

[@makrugatv]

Grew up with bro !! I’m happy to see it …. Especially where we come from

[@blairpenny1526]

He seems like a legit good dude too, I love seeing good character men kill it in the league. I don't know how you can't love this guy and how he plays and I am not even a Vikings fan

[@pareman456]

I'm so glad to have him on my vikes😤😤

[@kingfargo9578]

JJetta and morant be calling me with that dance 😂😂

[@taharqa332]

Justin's father and mother own a rental property across the street from my brother in uptown New Orleans. They are a solid family; good people.

[@marcuslong9761]

Nothing cooler than when a young guy w very little hope grows up to be a giant.

[@felixlara2945]

"I can have a career game but if we don't win it's pointless" AS A ROOKIE.

[@frederickmarker4802]

His attitude says it all he will never forget where he came from!!!!!

[@novaheads]

He’s the best WR I’ve seen since Moss, Rice

[@frandavis1990]

I couldn't believe Jefferson fell down the draft that far. Scouts were insane for this, it was easy to see

[@tonyapendleton9316]

What you see is someone allowed to develop without pressure.This was good, thanks!

[@garyferreira4731]

And HE DOES NOT DROP ANY PASSES THAT ARE EVER THROWN IN HIS VISCINITY..J.J. YOU A BEAST!💯💪

[@bobbybustos426]

Justin Jefferson is a beast man! I love watching that dude play!

[@martinprospero3403]

Heart, work hard, motivation family, and everything he got he earned.

[@somebodycomegether770]

quick AND fast, great hands, great route runner and can take a hit. he has a bright future ahead of him

[@arresthillary9502]

everywhere he has been was a winner. the kid is a winner.

[@jaydenfoot273]

Hard work, dedication, and a beautiful griddy can get you anywhere

[@Acoolyoutubename]

route running man. #1 trait a prospect can have.

[@user-uy1to7ge9q]

*playmaker …u can have the routes and still drop the ball

[@seanpule266]

Man, plays with so much personality. If his name wasn't on the back of his jersey you could still tell who's got the ball. Just got the intangibles that make him Jefferson.

[@steviechampagne]

he’s magic. a football prodigy, the mozart of the NFL

[@payt2343]

I'm lucky to have JJ! go vikes!

[@ProspektKendall]

2 Words. Handwork and Perseverance.

[@tallonysalmidj1700]

By far my favorite football player in the league now

[@JonahGhost]

After he made that crazy OBJ 2.0 catch there is no question concerning his athleticism.

[@user-uy1to7ge9q]

Obj not the only mf to one hand a ball 😂

[@somphonesaiyasone4738]

That 1 hand catch he made was incredible

[@Oldman618]

JJ got screwed in rookie of the year.

[@Bo_Somke10]

JJETAS Was Watching some Nonstop Sports

[@huero3447]

There's no stopping this kid .

[@billsfever]

I was happy the Bills traded for Diggs until I saw that Jefferson would've been on the board. He was by far my #1 WR and was shocked he fell that far

[@Jestin612]

He looks so different when he was younger. Can't really blame them for giving him 2 stars. Look at him now. Justin Jefferson is a God of the field 🙌 👏 SKOL

[@lillieraylevy9878]

Geaux JJ! 💜🐯💛

[@buildingwiththegeneral9223]

that kids got talent

[@KustomKicksDetroit]

only og's know that he started the griddy at LSU

[@kaninwells9438]

Image jamar chase,joe burrow,Justin Jefferson, and diggs that is a crazy team

[@tejasparikh4850]

Loki, Justin is insane🥶

[@alexandernelson477]

Give this man MVP

[@colbycarmichael5138]

As an eagles fan, this video is nothing but pain…

[@reelblackstudios9377]

My thoughts exactly

[@ConnerRothwell-kv8ut]

Justin has an amazing abilty that should never be taken away and his touchdown celebration is amazing i love it

[@presidentresident]

That thumbnail: How Scottie Barnes became a football player

[@drizzyProd1]

He’s a nightmare for DB’s arguably one of the best route runners in the NFL Edit: his story is so inspirational just to show that if you never give up you can always catch your dreams 🫡

[@trekts_9011]

Its safe to say, Ed Os recruitment and belief in JJ changed his life for the better. Best reciever in his first 3 years since Obj’s start, hes got a HUGE payday comin in the next few years.

[@MikeCheckVR]

shame he didn not win Rookie of the Year and somehow did NOT make ALL PRO. Insane.

[@jasonbranchaud2741]

Imagine Jefferson on Cincinnati with chase and burrow🤯

[@ronancasey8556]

It’s incredible how when they played the rams 2 years ago, jalen Ramsey guarded jjetas instead of pro bowl level Adam theilen

[@streeterbuilds]

Nice brothers story. Cool he had that support and guidance along the way.

[@brodeywong9207]

this man went to my college and nfl teams rivals😂😂 i still love this man

[@DrewMtl]

LOL when Justin started high school he was small at 5'7". I was 4'6".

[@kevingaskin6317]

one of the greatest receivers I've ever seen. Just has has the tools and dedication to will his way to the top.

[@blairpenny1526]

Man LSU knows how to make find talented receivers

[@Liamlevin12]

Facts

[@keionadams01]

I always check to see how he's doing, this past week the Vikings lost to the Lions, Jefferson had 223 receiving yards, good God

[@AngledOG_]

Last year I came into high school at 5’8 130. I played freshman team luckily with no injuries and we had a solid season of 6-3-1 This year I’m 6’0 still growing 155 and unconfirmed on what team I’ll be playing on. Ngl I don’t want to be that guy but I sound pretty similar to justin Jefferson.

[@nbflilwon7081]

Same just keep working

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

JJ is a BEAST 🔥🔥🔥

[@Gl6619]

He had an amazing season this year…his catch late in the 4th quarter on 4th down against the Bills has to already be in the top 20 graters catches of all time

[@17thNO]

Absolute beast and fun to watch.

[@mikeberb]

Everytime I hear my Eagles passed up on him I cry a little .

[@glenbassett6798]

Now he’s on the plane back to Minnesota. LETS GO GIANTS !!

[@jstewlly4747]

Best entrance ever by an NFL player if ya know you know

[@theheatcafe]

Jefferson Is da beast huge respect hes my idol!

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

Coach O has always been a real one

[@Fier07112]

I was heavy on Justin in LSU and told a lot of my friends he will be the best WR of the draft and top 5 in the league! Everyone literally argued me down lol (also said Burrow was better than Trevor Lawrence before eventually meeting in the Nat)! I badly wanted my 9ers to grab Justin in the draft but they drafted Kinlaw 😐! Much rather had Jefferson to give the 9er offense a true alpha WR. I like Aiyuk too and he is still growing (and Kyle’s offense doesn’t help either) but I felt JJ skill was that good to transform a offense to elite!

[@itspokernotpitypat4619]

Same thing I was saying when he was at LSU!!

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

CHASE IS THE BEST. SO IS KOPPER' KUP" RAMS' SUPER BOWL WINNER AND MVP

[@tonton.-]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 Not with their current score 😭

[@Fier07112]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 chase is a better home run deep threat but overall JJ is much better

[@alexdalum2872]

This video was so well put together

[@samuelfinkelstein8099]

he alao a good kid. qoeks hard and very humble

[@noahreese9469]

his routes are so buttery.

[@MrChinesename]

DESTREHAN GANG!!!!

[@RayGunz101]

I’m happy to see Justin do good hopefully next year my bears can compete 🐻

[@ronnieturner6820]

I’m not sure if u noticed but in the clip of jeferson watching youtube he’s watchin ur channel

[@Andrew-vy1jn]

Man those highschool DBs are doing better than the NFL

[@Oneklickmedia]

I came here after Buff/Viking games recap lol. Dude is a beast!

[@davidprice4777]

Justin Jefferson is Amazing!LSU is Receiving University!

[@JDMatthias]

WORK and PLAY are both 4 letter words But to WIN you must WORK

[@dicxp6923]

As a vikings fan nobody will top AP as my favorite player. But JJ is the best wr of all time. Hes got the stats and if he can keep doing this for 5 more years or so id say theres no debate

[@jacobcouch5942]

He has a lot more years to go if he wants to be the best 😂 the best all time is Jerry rice with just stats alone

[@lioneleditzz10]

He will potentially be up there, let’s not go too far over JR

[@dereklightner6920]

@@jacobcouch5942 Nah Randy Moss the best WR of all time.

[@larrylitmanen9877]

Well he has a quality QB throwing him the ball, that's a major requirment.

[@charles88149]

I personally think its the other way around. I think jj makes kirk look better than he is.

[@steveh2854]

I'm a packers fan but I respect him even Jaier Alexander respect him. He said he in his top 3 receivers to guard