Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson just laid it all out there, telling Taylor Rooks during Boardroom’s September cover story that New York Giants superstar Odell Beckham Jr. is hands down “the most famous football player” in the game. Forget who you thought was No. 1, Jefferson said it plainly: “Odell. 100 percent. Odell was No. 1,” when asked about the best showman in the league. That’s a massive statement from a player who’s made his own huge mark!
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So why the ultimate praise for Beckham Jr.? Jefferson broke it down. It’s all about the swagger, the hair everyone was dyeing blonde, the dance moves. He even pointed out being in New York made Beckham Jr. a nationally televised person, constantly doing unbelievable things. Those insane one-handers, the iconic one against the Dallas Cowboys in his rookie year? Jefferson said all those things played a part. Plus, there’s that LSU connection; they’re “brothers.” Beckham Jr. truly burst onto the NFL scene in 2014, becoming one of the league’s most popular players thanks to his tremendous skills. In his first three seasons, he averaged 96 catches, a ridiculous 1,374 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns. He snagged the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year and even made the All-Pro Second Team in both 2015 and 2016. Even with serious injuries sidelining him for long periods, Beckham Jr. is now making a comeback story, landing a spot on the Giants’ 53-man roster after a year away from the game.
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Jefferson didn’t stop there. He and Rooks dove into what makes Beckham Jr. so unique, how he “transcended in a lot of ways.” Rooks talked about his fashion, his hair, and how it was all “unique to being Odell.” Jefferson agreed, emphasizing that’s “what makes him him.” You can try to imitate the swagger, the vibes, but you can’t truly replicate it. Rooks called Beckham Jr. “infectious,” and Jefferson immediately hit back with, “Exactly. You just want to smile when you’re around him. You just want to be goofy and just want to be just have him as a friend.” For Jefferson, Beckham Jr. “turned on that switch.” It’s more than football; it’s about entertainment, giving fans what they want to see, because that’s what creates a superstar. You can’t just be a baller on the field; you have to be the “full package,” the person people want to see on TV, the one hitting the Griddy.
With NFL Week 1 predictions flying around, it’s clear the league’s biggest names understand the grind doesn’t stop at the whistle. Both Jefferson and Beckham Jr. will be looking to prove their superstar status right from kickoff, showcasing why they are the full package, on and off the field.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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