Somehow, Justin Jefferson did not start right away as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. But since early in his debut season, he has done nothing but show himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. His receiving yards per game average (95.9) entering Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers is an all-time record.
As expected, Jefferson is also hitting historical marks along the way. In 2023, despite missing seven games, he set the league record for receiving yards in a player's first four seasons (5,899). Last year, he set the same record for a player's first five seasons.