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How everybody missed on Justin Jefferson before the Vikings got him
Jefferson was moved from quarterback to receiver in high school, then became LSU’s top playmaker and the youngest player to lead the NFL in catches and yards.
- On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson returns to Louisiana to face the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome, despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
- A position change at Destrehan High School altered Jefferson's trajectory after head coach Steve Robicheaux moved him from quarterback to receiver to address team injuries.
- Recruited by Mickey Joseph, Jefferson later starred for the LSU Tigers, finishing with 111 catches for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns during their undefeated national championship season.
- Proving doubters wrong after being overlooked in the 2020 NFL draft, Jefferson recorded 579 passes for 8,480 yards and 42 touchdowns through last season.
- With guidance from longtime NFL receivers coach Jerry Sullivan, Jefferson continues climbing franchise record books, recently passing Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss in receptions.
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How everybody missed on Justin Jefferson before the Vikings got him
He was overlooked coming out of high school and coming out of college
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