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NFL Coach Praises Vikings' Justin Jefferson: 'Best Route Runner in All of Football'

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson garnered high praise as he led the way in Jeremy Fowler's annual positional rankings for ESPN.

One wide receivers coach told Fowler that Jefferson is "the best route-runner in all of football in my opinion."

A personnel official summed up what makes Jefferson stand out: "Play speed. Constant production. Instincts. Elite hands. Do-it-all route-runner."

Jefferson eclipsed 1,000-plus receiving yards for the fourth straight season in 2023 despite being limited to 10 games. His 107.4 yards per game were a career best and second in the league behind the Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill (112.