Who are Justin Jefferson's parents John and Elaine? Exploring details about Vikings star's family

Minnesota Vikings picked Justin Jefferson in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He played collegiate football for the Louisiana State University Tigers before that. Throughout his career till this point, the wide receiver has won numerous awards; the most notable being his 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year title.

Jefferson signed the biggest non-quarterback contract this offseason thanks to his on-field achievements with the Vikings.

Justin Jefferson's parents are Elaine and John Earl Jefferson. Their steadfast support and athletic influence played a major role in Jefferson's ascent to fame.

Who are Justin Jefferson's parents, John Earl Jefferson and Elaine Jefferson?

Justin's father, John, finished his high school education at Slidell High School in Slidell, Louisiana. Following his secondary education, he attended the University of Louisiana in Monroe.

John Jefferson shares Justin's athletic heritage. He was a Division II collegiate basketball player. He played for Northeast Louisiana (previously the University of Louisiana Monroe) and Nebraska Western. Though John never made it to the NBA, he is delighted that his son is an active NFL player.

After failing to reach the professional ranks, John Jefferson sought a career in another sector. He started working with Grainger, a commercial equipment supplier, as a salesman for industrial supplies. But it's unclear whether John still works for the organization.

Justin Jefferson has occasionally praised his father for his accomplishments on the field. He claims his father taught him the game and has always inspired him.

Justin Jefferson's mother, Elaine, has remained out of the spotlight and has had a more private life. We are aware she has prior athletic experience as well.

Like her husband, Elaine also attended Slidell High School in Slidell, and the couple eventually settled down in nearby Destrehan, Louisiana, after college. Elaine played basketball throughout high school as well.

Elaine held an administrative position in the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office after graduating from college, as reported by the Star Tribune.

How many children do John and Elaine have together?

Justin is the youngest of three boys that John and Elaine Jefferson have together. Jordan Jefferson, the eldest, was born in August 1990, making him nine years older than Justin Jefferson. Rickey Jefferson was born in December 1994. Justin Jefferson, born in June 1999, is five years younger than Rickey.

John and Elaine Jefferson were convinced their sons would play basketball as they were basketball players. However, according to PEOPLE, all three of their sons chose football over basketball.

Like their brother, Jordan and Rickey Jefferson were LSU football players. Jordan played quarterback while Rickey played safety.

Despite displaying excellent athletic attributes, Rickey Jefferson was not selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was added to the practice squads of the Las Vegas Raiders and the New Orleans Saints but didn't find success as a professional.