EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings selected LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The 21-year-old celebrated the news with a close group of family members at his home in St. Rose, Louisiana.
"Words cannot describe the feeling," Jefferson said. "My heart pounding as soon as I'm receiving the phone call and realizing that I'm finally becoming a professional athlete and playing for an NFL team. It's definitely exciting, and I'm ready to join the team.
"I have my family here, and I'm just relishing this moment with them," he later added. "Everybody is [joyous] and happy, crying a lot of tears."
Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will delay Jefferson from donning his new Vikings uniform, fans already know he looks good in purple.
Jefferson had one of the best receiving seasons in LSU history as a junior in 2019. He tied for the national lead with 111 catches (a school single-season record) and finished second in the country overall with 18 touchdown receptions, which trailed only Tigers teammate Ja'Marr Chase's 20.
He was the third LSU product off the board, joining quarterback Joe Burrow, the first overall pick (Bengals) and linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (Jaguars). He was the fifth receiver drafted of the night and one of five former Tigers to come off the board on opening night (LB Patrick Queen was picked by the Ravens at 28, and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire went to the Chiefs at 32).
Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman gave his initial reaction to the pick, saying he's "very excited" that Jefferson fell to Minnesota at No. 22.
"Great route runner, great hands, big-time playmaker," Spielman said. "And I know from talking with [Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer] and [Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak], the type of offense we run, his skill set fits us perfectly.
"That was a huge get for us so far in the first round," added Spielman, who traded Minnesota’s No. 25 pick to the 49ers in exchange for the 31st, 117th and 176th overall selections.
Zimmer spoke to media members from Zimmer Ridge Ranch in Kentucky and said he was pleased with the team's first pick of the year.
"Justin's a good player. He's a guy that we really, really liked," Zimmer said. "I know the offensive staff really liked him – a tough, competitive guy. Goes up and gets the football, a hard worker, he makes a lot of contested catches. A really good player, a good kid. He played a very similar offense in college, so I think he'll fit in well."
Jefferson last season played almost exclusively in the slot, an area Vikings receiver Adam Thielen often occupies. But Minnesota's first-rounder said he's played outside "all my life" until sliding inside in 2019 and plans to play wherever the Vikings ask him to.
"I'm just excited to play for the organization and play [with] Kirk [Cousins] and Adam and all those guys on the team. I'm excited to give it my all," he said.
Jefferson told reporters he's watched a significant amount of film on Cousins and is looking forward to playing with the quarterback, whom Minnesota extended this offseason.
"Kirk is definitely a great quarterback, and I'm definitely excited to see what we have in store," he said.
Spielman didn't rule out drafting additional receivers in later rounds but said he believes the Vikings have "a pretty good crew" with the likes of Thielen and newcomer Tajaé Sharpe, who joined the team in free agency.
ESPN College GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit said during ABC's broadcast of the NFL Draft that Jefferson plays "with a chip on his shoulder" much like Burrow.
It's possible Jefferson's edge comes from growing up as the little brother in a football family; both of his older brothers, Jordan (QB) and Rickey (DB) also played for the Tigers.
"Reminds me of a kid that grew up playing a lot of backyard football with those brothers – being the youngest one, trying to prove himself. Natural ball skills. Everything you want to see from a guy," Herbstreit said. "What I love is they get the ball to him early to kind of set the tone because of the energy that he can provide and the personality that he has. He's dominant in the slot because of that length, and the quickness to be able to separate, but like I said, you get the ball downfield, body control, ability to adjust to the ball, this is an outstanding pick here."
It wasn't only at home that Jefferson had to prove himself, however. Coming out of Destrehan High School (Louisiana), he was given zero stars by ESPN.
Looking back, he said it was hard to imagine he'd one day be wearing a Minnesota Vikings hat on night one of the draft.
"I was very small, undersized," said Jefferson, who jumped from 5-foot-7 to 6-1 during his junior year of high school. "Lightly recruited. The whole thing. Definitely didn't think this would be coming. Just being in this situation, not a lot of people can say that they were drafted – [especially] in the first round."
Jefferson, who ranked third in FBS with 1,540 receiving yards and helped the Tigers win the College Football Playoff National Championship, called it a blessing to receive a phone call from the Vikings.
"You only can thank God for putting me in this situation," Jefferson told NFL Draft co-host Maria Taylor. "It's a dream come true. I've been dreaming about it since I was a little kid, so finally being in this situation and going through this process, it's amazing, and it's [by the grace of] God."
NFL Network's Michael Irvin said he "loved" the selection of Jefferson at No. 22.
"This kid can flat-out play football," Irvin told NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah. "He made great plays deep, he made plays over the top of people, and … he can take short passes and make long plays out of them.
Jeremiah compared Jefferson to Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, a three-time Pro Bowler.
"His ability to separate, he catches everything, he's always where he's supposed to be. He's a pro." Jeremiah said. "I had a buddy in the league who said this was Gary Kubiak's favorite player in the draft. He's going to catch a million balls in Minnesota."
After getting in the end zone 18 times last season, Jefferson additionally garnered positive attention for his post-TD celebrations – which he now has the opportunity to bring to an NFL stage.
Taylor asked Jefferson if he plans to unveil any new moves in Minnesota.
"I haven't fully decided yet. I'm still going to have The Griddy in my backpack," Jefferson said of his go-to. "I'm definitely going to search for more dance moves to do in the end zone."
Minnesota boosted its offense with a selection that was acquired in March in a trade with Buffalo for wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Jefferson, who was clocked at 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, was ranked as the 14th-best player in the draft by NFL.com draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah.
The last LSU receiver drafted in the first round was Odell Beckham, Jr., who was taken 12th overall by the Giants in 2014. He is the first LSU player to be drafted in the first round by the Vikings but will join fellow former Tiger Danielle Hunter, whom Minnesota snagged 88th overall in 2015. Hunter tweeted his support of the selection:
Former Vikings receiver Cris Carter spent time with Jefferson at the combine as a mentor for the position group. The Hall of Famer offered praise for the young pass-catcher – before and after the pick.
This marked the second time in franchise history the Vikings drafted at No. 22. Minnesota also took a wide receiver the first time, picking Percy Harvin back in 2009.
View photos of LSU WR Justin Jefferson who was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Auburn defensive back Noah Igbinoghene (4) breaks up a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs after the catch during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs after the catch during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a route during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a route during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson reacts during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson safety K'Von Wallace during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson safety K'Von Wallace during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates after scoring with wide receiver Justin Jefferson during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson poses for a headshot during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs over Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates the touchdown by LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson safety K'Von Wallace during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson linebacker James Skalski and safety Denzel Johnson during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson poses during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates his touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 63-28. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates a touchdown catch against Oklahoma during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson poses during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson poses during media day for NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip).
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves the field after the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 63-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates his touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) prepares for a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs against Oklahoma cornerback Woodi Washington (5) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates his touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes the catch against Oklahoma during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Toronto Raptors forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) gets a shot off as he's defended by Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11), left, and forward Justin Holiday (8) during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) prepares for a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) stretches for a touchdpwn against Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) stretches for a touchdpwn against Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) prepares for a touchdown catch against Oklahoma safety Justin Broiles (25) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) stretches for a touchdpwn against Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU Tigers wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates a touchdown against Arkansas with LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) stretches for a touchdpwn against Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi defensive back Jalen Julius (26) tackles LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception with offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Georgia defensive back Divaad Wilson (1) tackles LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception with offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi defensive back Jalen Julius (26) tackles LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. LSU won 58-37. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Arkansas recovers an onside kick against as the ball slips past LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is shown in action in the first half of an NCAA football game against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is shown in action in the first half of an NCAA football game against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) scores a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Auburn defensive back Javaris Davis (13) tackles LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is shown in action in the first half of an NCAA football game against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs towards the sidelines after a short pass reception against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) clinches the game for the Tigers, recovering Alabama's onside-kick attempt in the final minute of the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. LSU won 46-41. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a long pass reception over Florida defensive back Shawn Davis (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) signals to the fans against Alabama in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs towards the sidelines after a short pass reception against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) cradles a pass as he is tackled by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) carries against Florida defensive back Kaiir Elam (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass against Utah State cornerback Cameron Haney in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) cradles a pass during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) cradles a pass as he is tackled by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, fights off a tackle by Mississippi State cornerback Jarrian Jones on a short pass reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU coach Ed Orgeron sings the alma mater with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2); Orgeron's wife, Kelly; and other team members after LSU's win over Florida in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) stares down Mississippi State safety Shawn Preston Jr. (12) as he scores on a 12-yard touchdown reception during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) tries to fight off a tackle by Mississippi State safety Brian Cole II (32) after a pass reception during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs a route in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass over Florida defensive back Shawn Davis (31) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs a route in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) reacts after catching a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass against Utah State cornerback Cameron Haney in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates his touchdown reception with running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) as Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) walks to the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) runs a pass route in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) walks to the sideline as LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) celebrate Jefferson's touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass against Utah State cornerback Cameron Haney in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) celebrates a touchdown catch with teammate Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis)
LSU wide receiver Derrick Dillon (19) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass against Utah State cornerback Cameron Haney in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after connecting with wide receiver Justin Jefferson for a touchdown against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is tackled by Utah State safety Shaq Bond (4), linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) and linebacker David Woodward in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after connecting with teammate wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) for a touchdown against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a catch for a touchdown over Texas defensive back Josh Thompson (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is stopped by Texas defensive back Brandon Jones (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass in front of Texas defensive back Caden Sterns (7) and runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson, center, and other LSU players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a 9-yard touchdown as Georgia Southern Eagles linebacker Jay Bowdry (5) defends in the first quarter during an NCAA football game between the Georgia Southern Eagles and Louisiana State University Tigers in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a catch for a touchdown over Texas defensive back Josh Thompson (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) during an NCAA football game between the Georgia Southern Eagles and Louisiana State University Tigers in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a reception in the third quarter as Georgia Southern safety Kenderick Duncan Jr. (27) defends during an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) bows to the crowd after he catches a 9-yard touchdown in the first quarter during an NCAA football game between the Georgia Southern Eagles and Louisiana State University Tigers in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
LSU Tigers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) takes a pass up the sidelines in the first quarter during an NCAA football game between the Georgia Southern Eagles and Louisiana State University Tigers in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
Orlando Magic forward Amile Jefferson (11) goes up for a shot between Atlanta Hawks guard Justin Anderson (1) and forward John Collins (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a 9-yard touchdown as Georgia Southern linebacker Jay Bowdry (5) defends in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a 9-yard touchdown as Georgia Southern linebacker Jay Bowdry (5) defends in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
UCF defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) breaks up the pass intended for LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) works out during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson drops the ball in the endzone in front of UCF defensive back Richie Grant (27) in the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. LSU won 40-32. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
UCF defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) breaks up the pass intended for LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against UCF defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) during the first half of a Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) drops a long pass near the end zone as Rice cornerback Collin Whitaker pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) fumbles a punt as UCF wide receiver Jacob Harris (87) moves in to recover the ball during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. LSU defeated UCF 40-32. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a touchdown in front of UCF defensive back Nevelle Clarke in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch against UCF defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) during the first half of a Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LSU receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arkansas defender Kamren Curl during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a first down reception against Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) and defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arkansas defender Kamren Curl during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. LSU won, 24-17. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arkansas defender Kamren Curl during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a touchdown catch in front of Arkansas defender Kamren Curl during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates with teammates Tory Carter (44) Foster Moreau (18) and Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a first down reception against Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) and defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) celebrates his touchdown with fullback Trey Gallman (47) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. LSU won 31-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire celebrates his touchdown with fullback Trey Gallman (47) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. LSU won 31-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. LSU won 45-16. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is tackled by Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) and teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is caught by Miami defensive backs Michael Jackson (28) and Jhavonte Dean (6) after taking a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates a gain in an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) makes a reception against Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates his touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. LSU won 45-16. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game against in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass over Florida defensive back C.J. McWilliams, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) catches a pass and tries to get around Auburn defensive back Noah Igbinoghene (4) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
