Justin Jefferson played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris. Now, he’s bringing the Griddy back to London. In other words, Jefferson is right at home.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson , right, scores a touchdown past Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis.
That was followed by a starring role in the Netflix documentary series “Receiver,” where Jefferson opens up about his alter ego “Jets,” his love of Sour Patch Kids candy and his tight relationship with his parents and brothers. “Justin Jefferson is a great example of the type of young athlete in the NFL that we would like to make a face of the NFL internationally and especially in the U.K. and obviously with the Vikings being active here, that makes sense,” said Henry Hodgson, general manager of the NFL’s UK office.
Jefferson, the NFL’s co-leader in TD receptions entering Week 5, made a great first impression in the U.K. two years ago when theThis week, Jefferson recalled the “great energy” at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and added: “The British accent is always great to listen to.”
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