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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Cameron McGrone
Summary
Justin Jefferson is an explosive, high-energy linebacker who plays with a relentless, aggressive style. A former top junior college recruit, he developed into a productive leader for the Alabama defense, known for his sideline-to-sideline range and reliable tackling. Whether shooting gaps to disrupt the run or using his athleticism to mirror mobile quarterbacks, Jefferson is a consistent presence around the football.
About
- 2025: 79 tackles (48 solo), 3.0 sacks, 1 FF, 1 INT
- 2023: Transferred from Pearl River CC to Alabama
Strengths
- Outstanding sideline-to-sideline speed with a strong closing burst.
- Fundamentally sound wrap-up tackler who limits extra yardage.
- Fluid lateral movement to mirror and contain athletic quarterbacks.
Weaknesses
- Can be engulfed by larger interior offensive linemen.
- Limited functional strength in one-on-one pass-rush situations.
- Has difficulty disengaging once blockers establish early leverage.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 5.57 seconds
- Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
Top Justin Jefferson News
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Browns' Justin Jefferson: Selected by Cleveland
The Browns selected Jefferson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 149th overall.
Jefferson played most recently for Alabama but transferred there after initially playing two years at Pearl River Community College. At Alabama, he was a backup until 2025, his third year there and fifth collegiate season. If a player can't earn a starting FBS role within their first four collegiate seasons then it generally means they won't be starting in the NFL, and Jefferson raises further concern on that front with his light frame (6-foot, 223 pounds). Jefferson is athletic enough to contribute on special teams, though, and might even be able to play some rover-like functions thanks to his 4.57 speed.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 227 lbs |
| Birthplace: Memphis, TN |
| Age: 23 |