Justin Jamal Jefferson is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL as of 2024. He attended high school at Destrehan High School. He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Vikings with their 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jefferson then set an NFL rookie record for receiving yards with 1,400 (a record that was broken in 2021 by his former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase) and was named to the Pro Bowl. Jefferson is a 3-time Pro Bowler and a 2-time second-team All-Pro in just his four seasons in the league (as of 2024).
Jefferson recorded 111 receptions and 18 touchdown receptions in 2019 campaign with LSU. His 111 receptions were the most by any receiver across the country. Jefferson created history in the Peach Bowl when he scored four touchdowns in just one half. This was a College Football Playoff record. The 2019 season culminated with Jefferson’s team winning the National Championship. After a historic rookie campaign, Jefferson recorded over 1,600 yards in his sophomore season and was selected to the Pro Bowl. Justin Jefferson had his breakout season in 2022 when he finished with a league-leading 128 receptions for 1,809 yards and a total of nine touchdowns (eight receiving, one rushing). Jefferson was named the Offensive Player of the Year as well as being a final candidate for the league MVP award. He had another 1,000-yard receiving campaign in 2023 despite missing 7 games due to various injuries.
Justin Jefferson Contract Breakdown
In June 2024, Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a 4 year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110M guaranteed, and $88.7M fully guaranteed at signing, as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,125,000 | $36,938,000 | $8,512,600 | $88,743,000 | $38,063,000 |
| 2025 | $1,170,000 | - | $15,317,600 | $80,230,400 | $31,930,000 |
| 2026 | $24,990,000 | - | $39,137,600 | $40,912,800 | $25,750,000 |
| 2027 | $29,250,000 | - | $43,397,600 | $14,775,200 | $30,010,000 |
| 2028 | $33,240,000 | - | $47,387,600 | $7,387,600 | $34,000,000 |
How much is Justin Jefferson getting paid?
In 2024, Jefferson is set to earn a base salary of $1,125,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,512,600 and a dead cap value of $88,743,000 as per Spotrac. His contract provides for an average annual salary of $35,000,000.
How much does Justin Jefferson make in a minute?
After signing a huge $140 million contract over 4 years in June 2024, Justin Jefferson is set to make about $66.6 per minute with his new contract.
Justin Jefferson Career Earnings
As of September 2024, Jefferson has earned a total of $51,361,172 from his NFL contracts, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Justin Jefferson’s Contract?
Jefferson signed a four-year, $140 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, with a signing bonus of $36,938,000. Jefferson's latest contract comes with several other terms which are as below:
- His $88.743 million guaranteed at signing is broken down as (signing bonus + 2024 salary + 2025 compensation + $18.25 of 2026 salary)
- The 2025 Option Bonus is $30 million (guaranteed)
- An additional $7 million of 2026 salary will be fully guaranteed by March 2025 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- $14.257 million of the 2027 salary will be fully guaranteed by March 2026 (injury guaranteed at signing)
- 2025-2028 Per Game Active Bonus is $510,000 ($30,000)
- He will earn an Annual Workout Bonus of $250,000
- The 2029 void year is for cap purposes
How much of Justin Jefferson’s Contract is guaranteed?
The Vikings WR1's contract comes with a total guaranteed amount of $110 million. He was given $88.7 million at the time of signing.
Justin Jefferson Contract History
Minnesota Vikings (2020-2024)
Prior to Jefferson's deal signed in June 2024, he had only one other contract which was his rookie contract with the Vikings worth 4 years at $13.12 million.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD At Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $13,122,805 | $3,280,701 | $7,103,856 | $13,122,805 | $13,122,805 |
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FAQs on Justin Jefferson's Contract
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