A.J. Jefferson
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Career Summary
A.J. Jefferson is a former NFL cornerback who played college football at Fresno State. He appeared in 43 regular-season games with Arizona and Minnesota.
A.J. Jefferson is a former NFL cornerback who played college football at Fresno State. He appeared in 43 regular-season games with Arizona and Minnesota.
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Early Life
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The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified early-life account for Jefferson.
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High School
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College Career
Jefferson played college football at Fresno State. The Fresno State football record book includes him among the program’s NFL alumni.
Jefferson played college football at Fresno State. The Fresno State football record book includes him among the program’s NFL alumni.
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Path to the NFL
Jefferson entered the NFL with Arizona in 2010 after playing at Fresno State. He appeared in two games as a rookie before becoming a seven-game starter in his second season.
Jefferson entered the NFL with Arizona in 2010 after playing at Fresno State. He appeared in two games as a rookie before becoming a seven-game starter in his second season.
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NFL Career
Jefferson played 43 games and made 14 starts across four NFL seasons. He played for Arizona in 2010 and 2011, then Minnesota in 2012 and 2013, totaling 105 tackles, 19 passes defensed and two interceptions.
Jefferson played 43 games and made 14 starts across four NFL seasons. He played for Arizona in 2010 and 2011, then Minnesota in 2012 and 2013, totaling 105 tackles, 19 passes defensed and two interceptions.
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Career Accomplishments
Jefferson produced his most active defensive season with Arizona in 2011, posting 65 tackles, 12 passes defensed and an interception. His NFL career also included 16 kick returns for 397 yards.
Jefferson produced his most active defensive season with Arizona in 2011, posting 65 tackles, 12 passes defensed and an interception. His NFL career also included 16 kick returns for 397 yards.
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Playing Style
Jefferson played cornerback and contributed in the return game. NFL player information listed him at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, and his statistics show usage both on defense and kickoff returns.
Jefferson played cornerback and contributed in the return game. NFL player information listed him at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, and his statistics show usage both on defense and kickoff returns.
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Legacy
Jefferson’s professional career included 43 games over four seasons, with his largest role in Arizona’s 2011 secondary. Fresno State continues to list him among former Bulldogs who reached the NFL.
Jefferson’s professional career included 43 games over four seasons, with his largest role in Arizona’s 2011 secondary. Fresno State continues to list him among former Bulldogs who reached the NFL.
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Post-Career
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The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified post-playing-career account for Jefferson.
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22677, 00-0027350, 1988-04-04, A.J. Jefferson, Anthony, Jefferson
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