Justin Jefferson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Jefferson.

Justin Jefferson is a professional American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at LSU, winning a national championship in 2020. He was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: Randy Moss' Vikings rookie receiving record

In 1998, Randy Moss set the Vikings rookie receiving record with 69 catches.

2003: Anquan Boldin's Receiving Record

In 2003, Anquan Boldin set the receiving yards record for a rookie in NFL history.

2020: Drafted by the Vikings

In 2020, Justin Jefferson won the College Football Playoff National Championship and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft.

2021: Pro Bowl Selection and Rookie Honors

By the end of the 2021 season, Justin Jefferson had set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie. He was also named to the 2021 Pro Bowl and named Rookie of the Year by the Sporting News.

2021: Continued Success in 2021

In 2021, Justin Jefferson had another strong season, putting up over 100 receiving yards in multiple games. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week and Month.

2022: Named to the 2022 Pro Bowl

In 2022, Justin Jefferson was named to the Pro Bowl, joining Randy Moss and Sammy White as the only three Vikings wide receivers to make Pro Bowls in each of their first two professional seasons.

2022: NFL Offensive Player of the Year

In 2022, at 23 years old, Justin Jefferson became the youngest player to lead the league in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809), earning Offensive Player of the Year honors.

2022: League Leader & OPOY

Justin Jefferson finished the 2022 regular season leading the league in receptions and receiving yards. He won the Offensive Player of the Year award.

2023: Ranked Second in NFL Top 100

In 2023, Justin Jefferson was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

June 3, 2024: Signed Contract Extension

On June 3, 2024, Justin Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Vikings, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.