Quick film thread of Flordia WR Van Jefferson. He is intriguing prospect for the middle rounds in this month's draft. #NFLDRAFT #NFLDraft2020

4 recruit

Measurements/Career stats
6'1
200 lbs
32 3/4 inch arms
9 1/8 inch hands

175 receptions
2,159 yards
16 tds

"Route intelligence"

In the redzone, Van sells the fade patiently before snapping back inside on the slant.

Stingley is one of the best cover guys in the nation!!



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"Ginsu Cutter"

Van can stop on a dime and cut with precision. Sells the out route before excuting the whip route inside.



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"Ginsu Cutter"

Stingley vs Van was fun to watch all night. Van continuously won his matchups.

After selling the outside release to threaten deep, he slices back inside for an easy pitch and catch.


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"Uncovering"

Sometimes the defense sniffs out the route perfectly.

Being able to uncover and give your QB a relaible target is necessary.


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"Grade A Salesman"

Van has a knack for disguising every route as the ones prior.

Gains outside leverage to sell the Go before snapping back on the curl.

Underrated aspect here, he works his way back to the football. QBs love that!

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"Resourceful winner"

Once again lined up against Stingley, who plays the route well but Van just finds a way to uncover for the reception.

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"Resourceful Winner"

Growing theme here, Stingley containment on the route and is stacked.

An underthrown/backshoulder pass by Trask forces Van to break off and find the ball. Resourceful.

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Conclusion

Van Jefferson specializes in route running & separation. What he lacks in the athletic department, he makes up with his competitive spirit.

In such a deep draft of talented pass catchers, Van could slip to the mid/later rounds. A quality piece to a wr room.