WR Van Jefferson
Jefferson is exactly the type of player the Rams look for in a wide receiver. He’s a precise route runner with great awareness and reliable hands, which makes him a perfect fit in their offense.
His dad’s background as a former NFL wide receiver helps, too, and McVay can see it when watching Jefferson run routes.
McVay: “What you feel really good about is, three players that are starting players in our offense that come from that receiver group and I think Van really provides the opportunity to play all three spots. I think he’s a really polished route runner. I think one of the things that you look at, you say, ‘All right, what is a receiver supposed to do? Separate and catch the football.’ I think this guy does this as well as anybody in this draft class. He’s a coach’s kid, he plays like a coach’s kid that’s been around NFL caliber players. He looks like he’s been running routes in training camp since he’s 10 years old. The way that he just understands the nuances of the game, has a great ability to get parallel at the line of scrimmage and work edges against some elite corners that he went against and we’re really excited about him. He’s a competitive kid and I can’t wait to get to work with him.”