Justin Jefferson continues to redefine NFL history, as he broke Torry Holt’s record for the most receiving yards in a player’s first five NFL seasons during the Minnesota Vikings’ game against the Tennessee Titans. Remarkably, Jefferson achieved this milestone with seven games remaining in his fifth season and despite missing substantial time due to injuries last year. This achievement underscores his consistency and dominance since entering the league.
Jefferson’s record-breaking feats are not new territory for him. He already holds the records for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four, three, and two seasons. Additionally, he set a post-merger record for receiving yards as a rookie, a mark that has since been surpassed by Ja’Marr Chase and Puka Nacua. Jefferson’s early career has been a showcase of extraordinary talent and an unmatched ability to perform at the highest level.
No other receiver in NFL history has matched the prolific start to a career that Jefferson has had. The three-time All-Pro and 2022 Offensive Player of the Year is on the verge of reaching 7,000 career receiving yards, just 70 games into his career. Furthermore, he leads all players in receiving yards per game, solidifying his status as a generational talent in the league.
In the same game against the Titans, Jefferson surpassed Randy Moss for the Vikings’ franchise record in receiving yards through a player’s first five seasons. Soon after, he eclipsed Holt’s league-wide record. With plenty of games left this season, Jefferson has the opportunity to further extend his lead and cement his legacy as one of the NFL’s all-time greats.
