The LSU passing game was on fire between quarterback Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase in a historical 2019 season that was capped off with a national championship victory.
LSU sent a host of players on to the 2020 NFL Draft after that, and they’re producing quite well at the next level.
So well, in fact, that former Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (now with the Minnesota Vikings) is the NFL’s most efficient player at the position, according to a release from Pro Football Focus.
Jefferson led the way with an average of 11.6 yards per catch based on stats back through 2019, while Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown (11.3 yards), Kansas City Chiefs wideout Mecole Hardman (10.7 yards) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass-catcher Chris Godwin (10.7 yards) brought up the back of the list.
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The future looks bright for Jefferson within Minnesota’s offensive scheme.
The ex-Bayou Bengal totaled 88 receptions for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 15.9 yards per catch as he put together an immaculate rookie season.
Jefferson was quite the force at LSU, catching a total of 165 passes for 2,415 yards and 24 touchdowns.
His breakout season came in 2020, when he reeled in 111 receptions for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns.
With Jefferson taking the field with the offense, Minnesota has a lot to be excited about for years to come.
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