Two former LSU football players, Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase, have dominated the news this NFL off-season as they wait for contract extensions. In anticipation of signing new contracts, the two National Champions withdrew from the Spring Workouts as trade rumors started to circulate.
Fortunately, Justin Jefferson’s loss is no longer a concern for the Minnesota Vikings and their supporters.
Adam Schefter reports that Justin Jefferson agreed to a four-year deal worth $140 million, with a guaranteed $110 million. Justin Jefferson signs for a record $88 million, the highest amount ever for a non-quarterback. Justin Jefferson now has the biggest non-quarterback salary in NFL history thanks to the deal.
Justin Jefferson becomes the Vikings’ new face following the team’s two-season split from franchise heroes Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook. When Jefferson starts his NFL career, he will be JJ McCarthy’s top receiver after being selected in the draft.
Additionally, the LSU football program and its recruiting efforts will benefit greatly from this news. Cortez Hankton can use Justin Jefferson as an example of what you can become after maturing at LSU while marketing the school to prospective recruits. With Ja’Marr Chase’s contract potentially resetting the wide receiver market, the LSU football team may have another elite player.
LSU is Wide Receiver U
When it comes to developing wide receivers into NFL stars, the LSU football program has emerged as the finest in the business. In the NFL, LSU’s next generation may include Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers, having handed the baton from Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry to Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. For wide receiver recruits hoping to cash in on big contracts, the LSU football program must be the top choice.
