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PSO Scouting Report: WR Justin Jefferson (LSU)
Breaking down Jefferson's future outlook and how his game will translate to the next level
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Pos: WR
Hometown: Saint Rose, LA
School: LSU
Class: Junior
Age: 21
Height: 6’1″ | Weight: 202 lbs.
Hands: 9.13” | Arms: 33”
Bench: N/A | 40 Time: 4.43s
Primarily playing out wide as a sophomore (79% snaps), Justin Jefferson was a pretty productive deep threat, averaging 16.2 YPC on 54 receptions. In Joe Brady’s offense, however, Jefferson shifted to the slot for 92% of his snaps and put up video game-like numbers, setting records alongside Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase.
While he put up elite numbers from the slot this past season, its reasonable to question whether that success can only be replicated from the slot and/or with elite talent around him. With a great catch radius, a solid athletic profile, lots of potential as a route runner, and a high football IQ, Jefferson should be able to step into the slot and immediately contribute. If he can prove an ability to get off press and win consistently on the outside, however, Jefferson may be a legitimate steal in the back-half of the first round.
Pro Comp: WR Marvin Jones Jr. (Detroit Lions)
Projected Round: Mid-late 1st round
Prime Destinations: NYJ, DEN, LVR, PHI, MIN, GB
OVERALL Grade: B+
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