Former LSU receiver Justin Jefferson opened a lot of eyes with an impressive 40 time. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Former LSU WR Justin Jefferson boosts draft stock with blazing 40 time at combine

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 2/27/20

Former LSU receiver Justin Jefferson opened a lot of eyes on Thursday running an unofficial 4.44-second 40-yard dash that certainly helps his draft stock.

Here’s Jefferson blazing the track on his first attempt.

LSU WR Justin Jefferson with a 4.44 40-yard dash

That's a GREAT time for him#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/iDeW6RysAa
— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) February 27, 2020

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared that NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah called it the most important 40 time of the day.

#LSU WR Justin Jefferson ran a 4.44 40-yard dash, which @MoveTheSticks called the most important 40 of the day. “That is huge.” Flying
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2020

Jefferson shined for the Tigers this past college football season and was one of the most prominent weapons for Joe Burrow in the passing game. He’s an after-the-catch monster who racked up 111 catches for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Having put his speed on display, Jefferson has pushed himself into the first-round conversation and could be highly coveted by teams already in contention come draft day.

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