Vikings picked recipient Justin Jefferson broadly with a 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It proved a wise choice for Minnesota, but it wasn’t how Jefferson thought things were going to turn out. out.
As the Vikings prepared to visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Jefferson reflected a bit. He admits that like many, he experienced the surprise on his own enlistment day that year. He fully anticipates going to the Eagles as they are placed in 21st place overall.
Philadelphia chose Jalen Reagan instead, leaving Jefferson to the Vikings.
“Every fake draft has me going to Philly. So when Philly was on the board, getting the phone call and it was Minnesota was definitely a shock,” Jefferson told Vikings reporters this week.
The moment was also shocking for Jefferson, but it also went well for him like the Vikings.
“I’m definitely happy, much happier here than there,” he said.
Jefferson was named the second Professional Team in his first two seasons and also shortlisted two Pro Bowl lists. He’s made more than 3,000 yards with 17 touchdowns and has had an equally hot start to the season, going 184 yards and two points in Week 1.
By comparison, Reagor has only 695 yards and three touchdowns in 29 career games.
Jefferson declined to call Monday night a revenge match, but admitted he went “outside” to silence Eagles fans.
