Justin Jamal Jefferson is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He then set an NFL rookie record for receiving yards with 1,400 (a record that was broken in 2021 by his former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase) and was named to the Pro Bowl. Jefferson has been a Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro in each of his first two seasons. Justin Jefferson had his breakout season in 2022 when he finished with a league-leading 128 receptions for 1,809 yards and a total of nine touchdowns (eight receiving, one rushing). Jefferson was named the Offensive Player of the Year award, as well as being a final candidate for the league MVP award. The upcoming sensation is currently on his rookie contract with the Vikings, however a contract extension is surely on his way.
Justin Jefferson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $610,000 | $1,775,964 | $2,385,964 | $13,122,802 | $7,889,226 ($7,889,226) |
| 2021 | $1,206,491 | $1,775,964 | $2,982,455 | $10,736,838 | $1,206,491 ($9,095,717) |
| 2022 | $1,802,982 | $1,775,964 | $3,578,946 | $7,754,383 | $1,802,982 ($10,898,699) |
| 2023 | $2,399,473 | $1,775,964 | $4,175,437 | $4,175,437 | $2,399,473 ($13,298,172) |
| 2024 | $19,743,000 | - | $19,743,000 | $19,743,000 | $19,743,000 ($33,041,172) |
How much is Justin Jefferson getting paid?
Justin Jefferson signed a four-year, $13.12 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, with a $7.1 million signing bonus. In 2023, Jefferson is set to earn a base salary of $2,399,473, while carrying a cap hit of $4,175,437 and a dead cap value of $4,175,437.
How much does Justin Jefferson make in a minute?
Justin Jefferson is making about $3,500 per minute on the football field.
What are the terms of Justin Jefferson’s Contract?
Jefferson signed a four-year, $13.12 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, with a $7.1 million signing bonus.
How much of Justin Jefferson’s Contract is guaranteed?
The entirety of Justin’s $13.2 million contract is fully guaranteed.
Justin Jefferson Contract History
Jefferson is on his rookie contract with the Vikings worth 4 years and $13.12 million.
FAQs
How fast is Justin Jefferson?
Justin Jefferson is a fast player and timed 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
Justin Jefferson is a fast player and timed 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
Where is Justin Jefferson’s hometown?
Viking wide receiver Justin Jefferson hails from St. Rose, Louisiana.
Viking wide receiver Justin Jefferson hails from St. Rose, Louisiana.
Who is the fastest runner in NFL history?
Former Dallas Cowboys legend Bob Hayes is the fastest player ever to have played in the NFL. Nicknamed 'Bullet Bob' he also won Gold Medals for USA in the Olympics.
Former Dallas Cowboys legend Bob Hayes is the fastest player ever to have played in the NFL. Nicknamed 'Bullet Bob' he also won Gold Medals for USA in the Olympics.
How fast can Odell Beckham Jr. run?
Odell Beckham Jr. timed 4.31 seconds in his NFL Combine 40-yard dash.
Odell Beckham Jr. timed 4.31 seconds in his NFL Combine 40-yard dash.
Is Justin Jefferson sponsored by Nike?
Currently Justin Jefferson is signed with Under Armour. Jefferson signed a deal with Under Armour, prior to which his contract was with Nike.
Currently Justin Jefferson is signed with Under Armour. Jefferson signed a deal with Under Armour, prior to which his contract was with Nike.
