Our NFL Wire editors compiled a list of the 50 most dominant players in the NFL right now and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson cracked the top-five as he was named the third-most dominant player in the league.
Vikings Wire editor Tyler Forness spoke highly of Jefferson
After being labeled as a slot only player coming out of LSU, Justin Jefferson has proven to be much more than that. The best overall wide receiver and route runner in the league, the 24-year-old has already set multiple records and is primed to set more this year and beyond.
Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar provided some extra context on Jefferson, which emphasizes his greatness.
Only Tyreek Hill of the [Miami] Dolphins (19) had more catches of 20 or more air yards last season than Jefferson’s 17. Jefferson’s ability to beat you on straight vertical routes is especially dangerous, because it opens up every other route for him. Defenders are so afraid to get soaked by the go ball, they’ll give up everything short and intermediate along the way.
After three historic seasons with the Vikings to start his career, Jefferson is getting the recognition he deserves.
