Back to the Los Angeles Rams Newsfeed

A look at Van Jefferson’s dad, who Calvin Johnson called the best WR coach in the NFL

Former NFL receiver Vanchi LaShawn Jefferson, better known as Shawn Jefferson, last played in 2003 with the Detroit Lions. The 34-year-old vet appeared in seven games, catching six passes for 46 yards, winding down his career just as the Lions were witnessing what they hoped would be the glimmering future of their franchise in a young receiver named Charles Rogers.

So there was Jefferson in 2003 with the Lions on the same roster as the talented second overall pick of the draft as a teammate. Three years and two more top-10 picks at receiver later, Jefferson was back in Detroit as an offensive assistant coach.