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Justin Jefferson
WRMinnesota Vikings
6'1" · 192 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 7 · 98 GP · LSU · Rd 1, Pick 22 (2020)
Justin Jefferson
WRMinnesota Vikings
6'1" · 192 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 7 · 98 GP · LSU · Rd 1, Pick 22 (2020)
6'1" · 192 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 7 · 98 GP · LSU · Rd 1, Pick 22 (2020)
Injury Status
Questionable
Limited in practice.
Practice: Limited Participation in Practice
MIN · Week 5, 2026
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2026 Season
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FP/G
6.0
Tgt/G
4.8
Rec/G
64.5
Rec YDs/G
0.8
Rec TDs/G
73%
Snap%
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Justin Jefferson is a 7th-year wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. Listed at age 27, 6'1", 192 lbs. Drafted in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of LSU. In 2026 he played 4 games and recorded 19 receptions, 258 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs, ranking 22nd among NFL WRs. Across 98 games over 7 seasons, his career totals include 598 career receptions, 8,738 career receiving yards, 45 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 97. Browse Justin Jefferson's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 79.2 | 258 | 64.5 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 141 | 84 | 59.6 | 1,048 | 61.6 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 154 | 103 | 66.9 | 1,533 | 90.2 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 100 | 68 | 68.0 | 1,074 | 107.4 | 5 | -12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 184 | 128 | 69.6 | 1,809 | 106.4 | 8 | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 167 | 108 | 64.7 | 1,616 | 95.1 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 125 | 88 | 70.4 | 1,400 | 87.5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 895 | 598 | 66.8 | 8,738 | 89.2 | 45 | 27 | 1 |
| Avg | 14.0 | 127.9 | 85.4 | 1248.3 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 0.1 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 24 | 19 | 258 | 3 | 79.2% | 2.83 | 5.1 | +1.25 | 11.6 |
| 2025 | MIN | 141 | 84 | 1048 | 2 | 59.6% | 3.23 | 5.8 | +0.78 | 10.4 |
| 2024 | MIN | 154 | 103 | 1533 | 10 | 66.9% | 3.08 | 5.8 | +0.54 | 11.3 |
| 2023 | MIN | 100 | 68 | 1074 | 5 | 68.0% | 2.71 | 6.6 | +0.59 | 12.5 |
| 2022 | MIN | 184 | 128 | 1809 | 8 | 69.6% | 3.09 | 5.4 | +0.94 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | — | 167 | 108 | 1616 | 10 | 64.7% | 2.98 | 5.7 | +0.78 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | MIN | 125 | 88 | 1400 | 7 | 70.4% | 2.63 | 5.8 | +1.94 | 11.5 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11.1 | 9.80 | 4.00 | 0.077 | 17.6% | 148.9 |
| 2025 | MIN | 17 | 141 | 84 | 10.2 | 7.10 | 5.40 | 0.060 | 2.1% | 57.9 |
| 2024 | MIN | 17 | 154 | 103 | 10.9 | 10.20 | 4.70 | 0.049 | 3.2% | 107.4 |
| 2023 | MIN | 10 | 100 | 68 | 12.6 | 12.00 | 3.80 | 0.029 | 1.0% | 107.7 |
| 2022 | MIN | 17 | 184 | 128 | 10.1 | 9.30 | 4.90 | 0.047 | 2.7% | 104.2 |
| 2021 | MIN | 17 | 167 | 108 | 12.4 | 10.50 | 4.50 | 0.046 | 4.2% | 111.3 |
| 2020 | MIN | 16 | 125 | 88 | 11.4 | 10.80 | 5.10 | 0.102 | 1.6% | 112.7 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability89%
2026 Season80%
Shutdown Seasons1 of 5