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Justin Jefferson Is Openly Coming For The Crown

By Lawrence Fernandez July 15, 2022

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings and NFC reacts in the first quarter of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl against the AFC at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

 

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson ranked fourth in the ESPN poll for the top ten wideouts in the league.

That high regard means that his talent is feared by NFL scouts, executives, coaches, and players.

Without question, the former LSU standout has blossomed into a star in just two NFL seasons.

He has already proven himself in his first year when he broke the then-record for most receiving yards by a rookie.

Jefferson took it up a notch in year two with 1,616 yards and ten touchdowns.

Pro Football Focus gave him a 90.1 rating last season which is impressive considering that he had the third-highest target rate in the league at 28.9 percent.

He is also the undisputed leader of their receiving corps after accounting for 45.2 percent of the team’s total output in yards.

However, Jefferson isn’t contented in being the fourth-best at his position.

Instead, he wants to be the king.

.@JJettas2 wants that top spot 👑

(via Complex Sports) pic.twitter.com/GdYjzWlzMg

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) July 14, 2022

He said about being the best wide receiver in the league, “After this year, I’ll be the best receiver in the NFL. I definitely have to give it to Davante Adams as of now.”

Aside from Adams, he would have to hurdle Cooper Kupp and Ja’Marr Chase to take the top spot.

Chase broke Jefferson’s record while Kupp won the position’s triple crown in 2021.

 

What Will Work For Jefferson

The new offense installed by head coach Kevin O’Connell will give him even more opportunities to catch the ball.

Therefore, it isn’t impossible for Jefferson to replicate what Kupp achieved last year.

If he maintains his production and help the Vikings make a deep playoff run, Jefferson will take away the throne from Adams.

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Filed Under: Minnesota Vikings Rumors And News (Updated Daily), NFL Tagged With: minnesota vikings

About Lawrence Fernandez

Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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