Justin Jefferson '100%' thinks about Eagles passing on him in 2020 draft

Jefferson was a guest on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast and discussed his rise to superstardom and all the changes in Minnesota.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has used passed on in the draft by the Philadelphia Eagles as motivation throughout his prolific young career.podcast, Jefferson said he "100%" thinks about Philadelphia passing on him in the 2020 draft. With the No. 21 pick in the draft, the Eagles selected receiver Jalen Reagor, leaving Minnesota the opportunity to nab Jefferson one pick later.

Philadelphia's loss has been the Vikings' gain over the past four years as Jefferson has put up prolific numbers through his first four seasons. Most of Jefferson's success has come with Cousins throwing him the ball. With Cousins now in Atlanta, Jefferson will have a new quarterback, Sam Darnold, throwing him the ball this season. It will be an adjustment that Jefferson got a crash course in last season after Cousins' season-ending Achilles injury.

Jefferson has spoken highly of his new quarterback, saying it's "fun to see" Darnold's mobility and ability to extend plays with his legs, something Cousins has rarely done throughout his career. While a lot has changed around Jefferson over the past several years, one constant has been receivers coach Keenan McCardell. The former NFL receiver joined the Vikings coaching staff in 2021 and stayed on when Kevin O'Connell took over the team as head coach in 2022, something that Jefferson specifically asked of O'Connell, and O'Connell obliged.

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