John Jefferson

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Jefferson
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 3, 1956(1956-02-03)
Age	68
Birthplace	Dallas
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

John Jefferson Biography

John Jefferson is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 3, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Wide receiver best known for his years with the San Diego Chargers, where he was a member of the famous “Air Coryell” receiving corps. He was a three-time All- Pro and was named to the San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team.

He caught passes from Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts in San Diego.

After graduating from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Jefferson received a scholarship to attend Arizona State University. Jefferson played at Arizona State University from 1974 to

1977. Jefferson’s breakout year occurred in his sophomore season (1975) when he led the Sun Devils with 52 receptions and 921 yards receiving on the way to a perfect 12-0 season and an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl, where he was also named Most Valuable Player. ASU finished second in the national polls, its highest ranking in history.

A consensus All-American selection in 1977 and two-time All-Western Athletic Conference pick, Jefferson concluded his career with an NCAA record 42 consecutive games with a reception. He remains the ASU leader in career receptions with 188 and career receiving yardage with 2,993. Recognized as Arizona Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1977, he was twice selected as the Sun Devils Most Valuable Player and led the team in receiving all four years. The 1977 campaign was the Sun Devils’ last in the WAC; in 1978, ASU and their in- state archrival, the Arizona Wildcats, joined the Pacific-10 Conference.

He was born in Dallas, Texas.

John Jefferson Net Worth

John Jefferson is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Jefferson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played for the Arizona State Sun Devils from 1974 to 1973.

He became the first wide receiver to gain 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons.

John Larry Jefferson (né Washington; born February 3, 1956) is a retired American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected out of Arizona State University in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He played three seasons in San Diego, where he became the first NFL player to gain 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. He was traded to the Green Bay Packers after a contract dispute with the Chargers, and later finished his playing career with the Cleveland Browns.

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Who is John Jefferson Dating?

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Jefferson played his final season for the Cleveland Browns in 1985. In seven games, he had three receptions for 30 yards.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Jefferson celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.

After his retirement, Jefferson graduated from Arizona State in 1989 with a B.A. in History. He was inducted into the Arizona State Hall of Fame in 1979 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

Top Facts about John Jefferson

1. John Jefferson was a wide receiver in the NFL.
2. He played for the San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers, and Cleveland Browns.
3. Jefferson was drafted in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft.
4. He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1978.
5. Jefferson made three Pro Bowl appearances (1978-1980).
6. He had over 7,000 receiving yards and 52 touchdowns in his career.
7. Jefferson helped lead the Chargers to their first playoff appearance in 14 years.
8. He was known for his speed and ability to make acrobatic catches.
9. Injuries cut short his career at age 30.
10. Jefferson’s impact on the game is still felt today through his influence on modern receivers’ playing style.

Is Justin Jefferson related to John Jefferson?

Their father , John, played Division II college basketball. On April 27, 2021, Jefferson was the first NFL player to be added to Fortnite with his dance, Get Griddy.

Is John Jefferson a Hall of Famer?

Later years. After his retirement, Jefferson graduated from Arizona State in 1989 with a B.A. in History. He was inducted into the Arizona State Hall of Fame in 1979 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

Where is John Jefferson now?

Jefferson wound up being selected by the San Diego Chargers , for whom he played three years, twice leading the NFL in touchdown receptions and becoming one of the most popular athletes in the city’s history. He became the first NFL receiver to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first three seasons.

What number was John Jefferson?

84 John Jefferson.

Did Justin Jefferson invent the Griddy?

Even though he did not invent the dance , Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jefferson was added to the popular video game Fortnite with the dance, becoming the first NFL player to do so.