Van Jefferson: NFL Stats, Game Log & Bio

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NFL performance trends

2025 regular season · 16 recorded appearances. Latest: 2025-12-28.

Receiving yards

30.0 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 21.9 · Home: 22.6 (9) · Away: 21.0 (7)

Receptions

2.2 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 1.8 · Home: 2.2 (9) · Away: 1.3 (7)

Targets

3.6 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 3.3 · Home: 3.1 (9) · Away: 3.4 (7)

Receiving TDs

0.0 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 0.1 · Home: 0.1 (9) · Away: 0.0 (7)

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2025 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
Date	Opponent	Receiving yards	Receptions	Targets	Receiving TDs
2025-12-28	NO	46	3	3	0
2025-12-21	KC	24	2	2	0
2025-12-14	@ SF	43	1	5	0
2025-12-07	@ CLE	17	2	4	0
2025-11-30	JAX	20	3	4	0
2025-11-23	SEA	11	1	1	0
2025-11-16	HOU	22	3	7	1
2025-11-02	LAC	21	1	4	0
2025-10-26	@ IND	6	1	8	0
2025-10-19	NE	41	4	4	0
2025-10-12	@ LV	75	4	6	0
2025-10-05	@ ARI	0	0	0	0
2025-09-28	@ HOU	6	1	1	0
2025-09-21	IND	8	1	1	0
2025-09-14	LAR	10	2	2	0
2025-09-07	@ DEN	0	0	0	0

ESPN · Checked 2026-09-20. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Van Jefferson Bio

Van Jefferson is an NFL wide receiver on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad as of September 21, 2026. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, he entered the league when the Los Angeles Rams selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 57th overall. Jefferson began his professional career with the Rams, later had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, and signed with Washington in March 2026 before rejoining the club’s practice squad on September 7, 2026.

Born July 26, 1996, Jefferson attended Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. His college path included Ole Miss before he transferred to Florida as a graduate student. At Florida, he led the Gators in receiving in both of his seasons and entered the draft as a polished, versatile receiver. Pre-draft NFL analysis highlighted his route-running, ability to create separation and experience across receiver alignments. Jefferson was part of the Rams team that won Super Bowl LVI during the 2021 season.

Jersey number: 11
Position: WR
Birth date: 7/26/1996
College: Florida

Van Jefferson Questions & Answers

What team is Van Jefferson on?

As of September 21, 2026, Van Jefferson is a wide receiver on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad. Washington initially signed him in March 2026 and signed him back to its practice squad on September 7, 2026.

What position and size is Van Jefferson?

Jefferson is a wide receiver listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds.

When was Van Jefferson born?

Van Jefferson was born on July 26, 1996.

Where did Van Jefferson play college football?

Jefferson began his college career at Ole Miss and finished it at Florida as a graduate transfer.

When was Van Jefferson drafted?

The Los Angeles Rams chose Jefferson in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 57th overall selection.

What is Van Jefferson's playing style?

Pre-draft NFL evaluations characterized Jefferson as a versatile, polished route runner who creates separation with varied releases, angles and route detail. He was viewed as capable of working from the slot or outside.

Which NFL teams has Van Jefferson played for?

Jefferson has played for the Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans. He signed with the Washington Commanders in March 2026 and is on their practice squad as of September 21, 2026.