Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson reportedly dominating at training camp

Two-time Pro-Bowler Justin Jefferson is reportedly making a mockery of defensive backs at Minnesota Vikings training camp as the team looks to expand on his brilliance in the first season for new head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Simply put, Jefferson is a really good wide receiver. Despite not having a top-flight quarterback or a strong wingman on the other side of the field, it has not stopped the 2020 first-round pick from turning into one of the best young wide receivers in the entire sport. That is why it is unsurprising that he is expected to be a focal point of the Vikings offense even more in 2022.

Sometimes coaching isn’t rocket science, and O’Connell is proving that by trying to craft the offense — in his first year leading the team — around the uber-talented 23-year-old. On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Vikings writer Arif Hassan spoke on how the opportunities for Jefferson have expanded in the playbook to get the ball in his hands behind the line of scrimmage.

“Once the preseason starts, we might also see how effective the yards-after-catch plays will be. The fly sweeps and tap passes behind the line of scrimmage typically feature Jefferson [during training camp drills], too. We know he’s going to be the focus of the offense, and camp practices have reflected that.”

Report on new sets with Justin jefferson in vikings camp