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Van Jefferson Bio

#12 Wide Receiver

30 yrs 6'1", 200 lbs Florida 7th Season 2020 R2, P57

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30 yrs6'1"200 lbs

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Van Jefferson Bio and Career

WRWashington Commanders#12

Position
Wide Receiver
Born
Jul 26, 1996 (Age 30)
Height / Weight
6'1" / 200 lb
College
Mississippi, Florida

Van Jefferson is a wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 12. Born July 26, 1996, in Brentwood, TN, he attended Ravenwood and played college football at Mississippi and then Florida.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Jefferson in round 2, pick 57, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on April 9, 2020. He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons on October 10, 2023. Since then, Jefferson played for the Atlanta Falcons (2023), Pittsburgh Steelers (2024) and Tennessee Titans (2025) and joined the Washington Commanders in 2026.

In 97 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 171 passes for 2,284 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

Rams (Los Angeles Rams)2020 – 2023
1,499rec yds, 101 rec, 10 TD · 49 games
Falcons (Atlanta Falcons)2023
101rec yds, 12 rec, 0 TD · 12 games
Steelers (Pittsburgh Steelers)2024
276rec yds, 24 rec, 2 TD · 17 games
Titans (Tennessee Titans)2025
350rec yds, 29 rec, 1 TD · 16 games
Commanders (Washington Commanders)2026 – now
58rec yds, 5 rec, 1 TD · 3 games
  1. 2020202120222023
  2. 2023
  3. 2024
  4. 2025
  5. 2026

What Happened at Each Stop

  1. Washington Commanders

    Current team2026 – present

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.

  2. Tennessee Titans

    2025

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 10 of 16 games.

  3. Pittsburgh Steelers

    2024

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 14 of 17 games.

  4. Atlanta Falcons

    2023

    Acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams on October 10, 2023. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 12 of 12 games.

  5. Los Angeles Rams

    2020 – 2023

    Selected in round 2, pick 57, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 31 of 49 games. Member of the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams.

  6. College: Mississippi, Florida

Transactions

12 moves2020 - 2026

  • 1 Draft
  • 2 Trades
  • 4 Signings
  • 1 Release
  • 3 IR / list moves
  • 1 Activation
  1. Re-signedRe-signed with the Washington Commanders.
  2. ReleasedReleased by the Commanders in final roster cuts.
  3. SignedSigned with the Washington Commanders.
  4. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tennessee Titans.
  5. SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
  6. SignedSigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  7. TradedTraded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 sixth-round pick.
  8. ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Rams.
  9. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
  10. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
  11. TradedTraded by the Houston Texans to the Los Angeles Rams for WR Brandin Cooks and a 2022 fourth-round pick.
  12. DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Rams in round 2, pick 57.

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About Van Jefferson: Bio FAQ

How old is Van Jefferson?

Van Jefferson is 30 years old. He was born on July 26, 1996. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.

How tall is Van Jefferson?

Van Jefferson is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Washington Commanders.

How much does Van Jefferson weigh?

Van Jefferson weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 6'1".

What number does Van Jefferson wear?

Van Jefferson wears number 12 for the Washington Commanders. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Van Jefferson play?

Van Jefferson plays wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.

What team does Van Jefferson play for?

Van Jefferson plays for the Washington Commanders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Commanders since 2026.

Where did Van Jefferson go to college?

Van Jefferson played college football at Florida, after attending Ravenwood (TN). The Los Angeles Rams drafted him out of Florida in 2020.

When was Van Jefferson drafted?

The Los Angeles Rams selected Van Jefferson in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 57th overall pick, out of Florida.

What round was Van Jefferson drafted in?

Van Jefferson was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 57th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.

What pick was Van Jefferson in the NFL Draft?

Van Jefferson was the 57th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round.

Where is Van Jefferson from?

Van Jefferson went to high school in Tennessee, at Ravenwood, before playing college football at Florida.

When is Van Jefferson's birthday?

Van Jefferson's birthday is July 26. He was born on July 26, 1996 and is 30 years old.

How long has Van Jefferson been in the NFL?

2026 is Van Jefferson's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.

What teams has Van Jefferson played for?

Van Jefferson has played for the Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.

Has Van Jefferson won a Super Bowl?

Yes. Van Jefferson was a member of the Los Angeles Rams team that won Super Bowl LVI after the 2021 season.