Justin Jefferson

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Justin Jefferson born?June 16, 1999
2. What is the college football affiliation?LSU Tigers
3. What is the NFL draft position?22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft
4. Who is Justin Jefferson?Justin Jefferson is a fast football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He is known for catching passes quickly and running great routes.
5. How did Justin Jefferson become famous?He played for LSU and helped his team win the 2020 national championship. After that, he was picked 22nd overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Vikings and started making big plays right away.

College Football Playoff National Championship: The championship game of the highest level of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football.
NFL Draft: An annual event where National Football League teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.
Offensive Player of the Year: An award given to the most outstanding offensive player in the NFL for a given season.
Route-Running: The precise path a wide receiver runs to get open for a pass from the quarterback.