Michael Jefferson WR Louisiana | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Michael Jefferson WR Louisiana
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/26/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.56 seconds (29%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/21/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/26/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.56 seconds (29%*) | |
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/21/1999 | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 75.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating.
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 117.1 | |
| Hands: |
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68% |
| Short Receiving: |
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68% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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68% |
| Deep Threat: |
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68% |
| Blocking: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#279
Position rank:
#41
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 1782 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Jefferson opted to join Alabama State.In 2018 as a freshman Jefferson saw action in 11 games for the Hornets as he made 12 receptions for only 110 yards for an average of 9.2 yards per reception, with 4 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 80.2.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played just 3 games and had only 11 catches for 142 yards for an average of 12.9 yards per catch, with one TD, and only QB rating when targeted of 54.6.
As a junior in 2020 he played 6 games and hauled in 26 catches for 273 yards for an average of 10.5 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 86.6.
After the end of the season Jefferson transferred to Louisiana where as a senior in 2021 he played 14 games and had 18 catches for 481 yards for an average of 26.7 yards per catch, 4 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 147.3.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 51 catches for 810 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per catch, 7 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 112.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Jefferson plays with a smoothness and balance and shows a knack for setting up defensive backs.
- He’s coordinated with soft, reliable hands, and he shows the ability to adjust to balls thrown behind him, as well as a knack for digging out low throws.
- A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy.
- Escaping the jam won’t be a problem with his upper-body strength and quick hands. He’ll help as a perimeter blocker in the run game.
- He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. He also shows a knack for high-pointing the ball, consistently outmuscling defensive backs.
- Jefferson tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Jefferson won't threaten the top of the defense.
- Jefferson seems comfortable in traffic to the point where he doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
Michael Jefferson percentiles vs other Wide Receiver's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Michael Jefferson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
291.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
48.0