Drafted 57th overall in the 2nd round of the 2020 draft, Van Jefferson arrived from Florida; Mississippi. He's currently with WAS, in his 7th season in the league. His 46.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 49th percentile. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 94th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 166 catches for 2,226 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 200#
College
Florida; Mississippi
Draft
Rd 2, 57th overall (2020)
Seasons
2020–2026
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology87th percentile among WRs
17 games · 89 targets
Week 1 projection · @ PHI
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2021 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size52▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands10▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat94▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability67▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share56▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share75▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency85▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume84▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Van Jefferson has appeared in 84 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: LAR (2020–2023), PIT (2024), TEN (2025).
He has rushed for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 166 passes for 2,226 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with LAR: 802 yards and 6 touchdowns in 17 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 66.1, in the 87th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game10 vs ARI, 2021 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game93 on 3 catches, 1 TD vs GB, 2021 Week 12
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 29 3.6/g | 391 49/g | 4 |
| Away | 9 | 21 2.3/g | 411 46/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 16 2.7/g | 272 45/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 11 | 34 3.1/g | 530 48/g | 4 |
| In wins | 12 | 33 2.8/g | 493 41/g | 4 |
| In losses | 5 | 17 3.4/g | 309 62/g | 2 |
| On grass | 4 | 12 3.0/g | 268 67/g | 2 |
| On turf | 13 | 38 2.9/g | 534 41/g | 4 |
| Indoors | 11 | 34 3.1/g | 499 45/g | 4 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 16 2.7/g | 303 51/g | 2 |
2021 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | ARI | 1 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | TB | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | SF | 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | CIN | 4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CHI | 2 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD | 67.7 |
| Week 2 | IND | 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 41.7 |
| Week 3 | TB | 4 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | 47.1 |
| Week 4 | ARI | 6 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD | 80.1 |
| Week 5 | SEA | 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 42.3 |
| Week 6 | NYG | 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 51 |
| Week 7 | DET | 4 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD | 50.5 |
| Week 8 | HOU | 3 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 72.3 |
| Week 9 | TEN | 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 40.9 |
| Week 10 | SF | 3 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 47.6 |
| Week 12 | GB | 3 rec, 93 yds, 1 TD | 67.6 |
| Week 13 | JAX | 6 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD | 52.4 |
| Week 14 | ARI | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD | 62.5 |
| Week 15 | SEA | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 59.2 |
| Week 16 | MIN | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 20.1 |
| Week 17 | BAL | 4 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD | 69.2 |
| Week 18 | SF | 2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 55.1 |
Van Jefferson — common questions
- What position does Van Jefferson play?
- Van Jefferson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Van Jefferson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Van Jefferson has played for LAR (2020–2023), PIT (2024), TEN (2025).
- Where did Van Jefferson go to college?
- Van Jefferson played college football at Florida; Mississippi.
- When was Van Jefferson drafted?
- Van Jefferson was selected in round 2, 57th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Van Jefferson scored?
- Van Jefferson has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 receiving).
- What is Van Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Van Jefferson rated 46.0 for 2025, the 49th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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