Draft Coverage
Justin Jefferson Through the Years
The Browns select LB Justin Jefferson with the No. 149 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Check out photos from college, Pro Day and the NFL Combine.
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) warms up before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) and defensive lineman London Simmons (90) join defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) as he celebrates his interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (13) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Florida State running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) is tackled by Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) after rushing for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) celebrates with Alabama running back AK Dear (0) after Dear's touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (13) participates in the Broad Jump at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)
Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton (22), defensive back Keon Sabb (3) and linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) run with defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) as they celebrate an interception by Hubbard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Former Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) scrambles for yardage away from Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) chases Wisconsin wide receiver Tyrell Henry (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama defensive lineman Edric Hill (94) reacts with linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) deflects a pass meant for Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn running back Jeremiah Cobb (23) is tackled by Alabama defensive back Zavier Mincey (12) and linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (2) punches the football from Auburn running back Justin Jones (35) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) is also pictured. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Oklahoma running back Tory Blaylock (6) leaps over Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the first half in the first round of an NCAA College Football Playoff, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (13) poses for a portrait at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (AJ Mast/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (10) runs into Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the first half in the first round of an NCAA College Football Playoff, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
FILE - Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) deflects a pass meant for Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) sets up for a play against Florida State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (13) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Auburn tight end Brandon Frazier is pushed out of bounds by Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson (15) lines up against Mercer during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Linebacker Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during Alabama's NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Former Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson works through cone drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
