Justin Jefferson (linebacker)
| No. 10 – Alabama Crimson Tide | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 227 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bartlett (Bartlett, Tennessee) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Justin Jefferson is an American college football linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Career
Jefferson attended Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tennessee. As a senior he had 116 tackles and two interceptions.
Jefferson spent two years at Pearl River Community College, recording 57 tackles and three sacks as a freshman and 86 tackles, two sacks and an interception as a sophomore. One of the top JUCO players in the 2023 class, he transferred to the University of Alabama.[1]
Jefferson played in 14 games his first year at Alabama in 2023, recording four tackles. He played in 12 games with three starts in 2024 and had 61 tackles and two sacks.[2][3] He was granted another year of eligibility in 2025 and entered the season as a starter.[4][5]
References
- ^ Rushin, Jerell. "Alabama football lands eighth 2023 recruit: JUCO linebacker Justin Jefferson". The Tuscaloosa News.
- ^ Kelly, Nick (January 4, 2025). "Justin Jefferson reveals decision for 2025 Alabama football season". al.
- ^ Gay, Colin. "Kalen DeBoer spills Alabama football linebacker Justin Jefferson 2025 plans after NCAA ruling". The Tuscaloosa News.
- ^ Kelly, Nick (May 15, 2025). "Why an Alabama football player cried after getting phone call on Christmas". al.
- ^ Gay, Colin. "Why Justin Jefferson needed one more Alabama football season to make his mark". The Tuscaloosa News.