Van Jefferson, the Florida WR, sits at No. 122 on the consensus board across 23 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 4% elite, 62% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Jefferson is a pro-ready receiver whose skill level and competitive nature outweigh average explosiveness and he should find quick work as a WR3/WR4.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He needs to prove he can deal with NFL size and strength banging on him at the catch point.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Versatile, skilled receiver who has played all three receiver spots but is likely to do most of his damage from the slot.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-WR.
Sources · 2 · quotes 1
The report above is our synthesis. These links preserve the research trail; quoted language below remains the source's own.
“…Versatile, skilled receiver who has played all three receiver spots but is likely to do most of his damage from the slot. Jefferson has average size and won't run away from quality man coverage, but he will separate from it with premium route-running and unique looks and angles that keep cornerbacks on their heels. He needs to prove he can deal with NFL size and strength banging on him at the catch point. Jefferson i…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →