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Vikings' Justin Jefferson: It Was 'Disrespectful' to be 5th WR Taken in 2020 Draft

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is a top contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year after posting 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns on 88 catches. That would only start to make up for the fact four wideouts were selected ahead of him in last year's draft: Henry Ruggs III, Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Reagor.

Speaking to NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Jim Trotter on the Huddle & Flow podcast, Jefferson said watching teams pick other receivers over him motivated him all season:

"I kept a chip on my shoulder, if you want to say that.