Browns LB Justin Jefferson: Everything you need to know from childhood to NFL draft

ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nate Frazier #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Justin Jefferson #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during a game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images Justin Jefferson has been to four Pro Bowls and named First Team All-Pro two times, and was NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. Now, Justin Jefferson is on the roster of the Cleveland Browns.

Yeah, unfortunately, the Minnesota Vikings receiver isn’t the player coming to Lake Erie, so that ain’t happening. This Justin Jefferson is a linebacker from the University of Alabama, and was selected in the fifth round of this year’s NFL draft. Cleveland had just taken Jefferson’s teammate, center Parker Brailsford, three spots earlier.

What Browns GM Andrew Berry did was bring in a good player for the linebacker room. Back to back from Bama! Welcome to the team, Justin Jefferson pic.

twitter. com/t46NyXffZL — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 25, 2026 Cleveland’s LB group has suffered quite a bit since last season. Both Devin Bush and Mohamoud Diabate were free agents and signed with other clubs.