Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson is a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who shares his world through football, fashion, gaming and youth camps, with the Griddy as his signature celebration.
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Justin’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus his backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
Known for
- Receiver2024 · Featured athlete
Netflix - JJets Flight School2026 · Second annual camp and mentorship program
Under Armour - The catch at Buffalo2022 · Fourth-and-18 reception; 2023 Moment of the Year
- An Offensive Player of the Year season2022 · Led the NFL in catches and receiving yards
NFL - Get Griddy and his Locker Bundle2021 · First NFL player with a Fortnite Locker Bundle
Fortnite
Overview
- Born
- June 16, 1999
- Hometown
- St. Rose, Louisiana
- Known as
- Jets / JJettas
- Team
- Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver, No. 18
- College
- LSU
- NFL arrival
- 2020 draft, first round, 22nd overall
Mini bio
How it started.
Justin grew up in St. Rose, Louisiana, and followed older brothers Jordan and Rickey to LSU. All three became starters for the Tigers. His move into the slot in 2019 helped unlock a season with 111 catches, 1,540 receiving yards and 18 touchdown receptions as LSU won the national championship.
The breakout.
Minnesota drafted him 22nd overall in 2020. He finished his rookie season with 1,400 receiving yards, then kept building. In 2022 he led the NFL with 128 catches and 1,809 receiving yards, earning the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year award. His fourth-and-18 catch at Buffalo also won Moment of the Year at NFL Honors.
Beyond game day.
Fans also know Justin through the Griddy, fashion and gaming. His Fortnite Locker Bundle arrived in 2021, while Netflix’s Receiver followed him on and off the field during the 2023 season. Through JJets Flight School with Under Armour, he helps young receivers work on their routes, preparation and confidence.
Creditschronological, newest first
Screen and games
- 2024ReceiverFeatured athlete in the Netflix documentary series
- 2021Justin Jefferson Locker BundleFeatured NFL athlete in Fortnite
Football and mentorship
- 2026JJets Flight School, second editionCamp host and mentor with Under Armour
- 2020–presentMinnesota VikingsWide receiver
- 2019LSU national championship seasonWide receiver
Awards
- AP first-team All-Pro, 2024 seasonUnanimous selection announced January 10, 2025.
- NFLPA Players’ All-Pro TeamNamed to the player-voted team announced January 8, 2025.
- AP Offensive Player of the Year, 2022 seasonReceived at NFL Honors on February 9, 2023.
- Next Gen Stats Moment of the YearHis fourth-and-18 catch at Buffalo was honored at the 2023 NFL Honors.
Quotes
I never played to be the richest. I played because I love the game.Justin Jefferson, Netflix Receiver trailer via Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings quoted him when sharing the documentary trailer on June 13, 2024.
Trivia
- He is the third Jefferson brother to play and start at LSU, after Jordan and Rickey.
- The Griddy was created by Allen Davis; Justin helped bring it to football fans and Fortnite.
- His 2026 Bayou King PE cleat with Under Armour pays tribute to his Louisiana upbringing.
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