Watch: Rams scouts describe what makes Van Jefferson specialCameron DaSilva
When Van Jefferson’s name was called by commissioner Roger Goodell at pick No. 57 in the 2020 draft, a lot of Rams fans were surprised. Not because the team didn’t need a wide receiver, but because Denzel Mims – whom the Rams were reportedly very interested in – was still on the board.
Yet, Los Angeles went with Jefferson, who’s an older and more refined receiver at this point in his career. He won’t blow anyone away with his speed and he doesn’t possess the leaping ability of Henry Ruggs or Jalen Reagor, but Jefferson is pro-ready and a savvy route runner.
Les Snead even compared him to a combination of Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods, to give a sense of the type of player Jefferson is. Leading up to the draft, the Rams’ interest in the Florida wideout wasn’t widely known. Even Jefferson didn’t expect the Rams to be the team to take him, having spoken with them for the last time at the combine.
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