05-02-2020, 12:17 PM
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah says Justin Jefferson is a perfect fit for the Vikings and one of his favorite picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Vikings’ Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak really wanted Jefferson and the Vikings wasted little time selecting him once he fell past the Eagles.
With a 92.3 percent contested target catch rate in 2019 (per PFF Draft), Jefferson was tops in his class at securing the football in traffic. That ability will help him become an instant impact as a rookie and he could quickly become the favorite target for Kirk Cousins.
Over the past four years Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs have both averaged over 104 targets per season in the Vikings offense. Jefferson shouldn't have any problems fitting into Kubiak’s scheme and commanding a high target major production role in Minnesota. Sure, Mike Zimmer and Kubiak are run first “old school” ball control coaches but I expect Jefferson to shine in big moment opportunities much the same way as Diggs did.
Fanduel has Jefferson ranked with the 13th best odds to win rookie of the year. I personally believe those odds are way too low. Thielen and Kyle Rudolph’s targets may have reach its their peak and they very well could be on the down turn. Jefferson’s timing to become a Viking couldn’t be any better. He is a high production guy with a team first attitude without all the diva drama and baggage. Welcome to Minnesota Justin Jefferson, you are my odds on favorite to win rookie of the year!
With a 92.3 percent contested target catch rate in 2019 (per PFF Draft), Jefferson was tops in his class at securing the football in traffic. That ability will help him become an instant impact as a rookie and he could quickly become the favorite target for Kirk Cousins.
Over the past four years Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs have both averaged over 104 targets per season in the Vikings offense. Jefferson shouldn't have any problems fitting into Kubiak’s scheme and commanding a high target major production role in Minnesota. Sure, Mike Zimmer and Kubiak are run first “old school” ball control coaches but I expect Jefferson to shine in big moment opportunities much the same way as Diggs did.
Fanduel has Jefferson ranked with the 13th best odds to win rookie of the year. I personally believe those odds are way too low. Thielen and Kyle Rudolph’s targets may have reach its their peak and they very well could be on the down turn. Jefferson’s timing to become a Viking couldn’t be any better. He is a high production guy with a team first attitude without all the diva drama and baggage. Welcome to Minnesota Justin Jefferson, you are my odds on favorite to win rookie of the year!
