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John Jefferson is a former wide receiver out of Arizona State, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 14th overall pick (round 1) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns and Houston Oilers.
Draft Details
John Jefferson Career Stats
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1979, 1980)
- Second-team All-Pro (1978)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1978–1980, 1982)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1980)
- 2× NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1978, 1980)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1978)
- San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
- Consensus All-American (1977)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 351 | 5,714 | 47 |
Career History
- San Diego Chargers (1978–1980)
- Green Bay Packers (1981–1984)
- Cleveland Browns (1985)
- Houston Oilers (1986)
Born: Dallas, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-1 · Weight: 198 lb
Draft Class Context
John Jefferson was the 4th of 33 WRs selected in the 1978 draft. The 14th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Jeremy Shockey in 2002, who played 143 games. Arizona State had 6 players drafted in 1978, among them Mike Douglass and John Harris. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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