Vikings React to Justin Jefferson's NFL Top 100 Ranking

Justin Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, faced a challenging 2025 season, catching 84 passes for a career-low 1,048 yards and just two touchdowns. Despite this rough year, his NFL peers recognize his exceptional talent. On Monday, Jefferson was named the No. 19 player in the 2026 NFL Top 100 rankings, as determined by the league's active players.

Throughout his six NFL seasons, Jefferson has always recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards, with his 2023 season being notable for missing seven games. In 2022, he led the NFL with 128 catches for 1,809 yards, earning Offensive Player of the Year honors. The Vikings responded to Jefferson's ranking on social media, stating that he is consistently ranked 18-19.

This upcoming season, Jefferson will have the chance to develop chemistry with his new starting quarterback, Kyler Murray, as the Vikings begin their 2026 regular season schedule with a game against the Green Bay Packers on September 13.