On Friday, Justin Jefferson was named to the AP’s All-Pro team as a unanimous selection. The news was no surprise to most football fans, especially Vikings fans. The Vikings wide receiver found out in a unique way, though, and they were kind enough to post the reaction to the news from Jefferson.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson reacts to hearing that he was a unanimous choice for The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team. pic.twitter.com/r5MgN9qbdc
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 10, 2025
The reaction above shows how much the honor means to Jefferson as a person too. Hearing him say, “That’s respect right there, that’s what I call respect” you can hear the excitement mixed with know what comes with that honor.
Being a unanimous selection isn’t easy. In 2024, only Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase were unanimous choices among the 50 voters for the team. It also marks the second time Jefferson was selected to be an All-Pro, the first being in 2022.