PFF ranks Justin Jefferson third among NFL wide receivers for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
PFF has ranked Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson third among NFL wide receivers heading into the 2026 season. Jefferson follows Puka Nacua in first and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in second. Despite experiencing career lows in several categories last season due to inconsistent quarterback play, Jefferson recorded 8,480 career receiving yards, the most by any player through their first six NFL seasons. With Kyler Murray now as his quarterback, expectations are high for Jefferson to rebound in 2026 and potentially reclaim his top status among receivers if Murray performs well.
- •PFF ranks Justin Jefferson third among wide receivers for 2026
- •He recorded career lows in receiving yards and touchdowns last season
- •Jefferson holds the record for most receiving yards in first six seasons
- •Kyler Murray is set to be his quarterback in the upcoming season
- •Expectations for Jefferson's resurgence are high this year
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Where does PFF rank Justin Jefferson among other WRs in the NFL?
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