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While he used his sturdy frame to haul in contested catches, Jefferson said he also picked up on how to recognize and read what the opponent had planned, too.
"It also helped me become a smarter player, having to learn the different defenses, and during routes … having to know what coverages the defenses were in," Jefferson said of his move to the slot. "Running those different routes in different coverages, I learned more about football and different intricacies they run, and how to run different routes off those coverages.
"It definitely helped me become a smarter and better player," Jefferson added.
Jefferson could be a factor in the same position with the Vikings, where he will team with former All-Pro wide receiver Adam Thielen and Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to help lead Minnesota's passing attack.
Jefferson noted those Vikings veterans reached out to him shortly after he was drafted at No. 22. Jefferson added that he's excited to catch passes from Cousins, whom he touted for his accuracy and deep-passing ability.