The Los Angeles Rams have selected Florida redshirt senior wide receiver Van Jefferson with the No. 57 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
As a graduate transfer, Jefferson led the Gators in receiving in both of his seasons in Gainesville, posting 35 receptions for 503 yards and six touchdowns in 2018 then 49 receptions for 657 yards and six touchdowns in 2019. The former four-star recruit originally signed with Mississippi, where he earned All-SEC freshman honors in 2016 after posting 49 receptions, 543 yards and three touchdowns.
Jefferson is the son of former NFL wide receiver Shawn Jefferson, who played 13 years in the league and is currently the wide receivers coach for the New York Jets. NFL.com draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah considered him the No. 69 prospect in the draft, while NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein graded him as a "good backup who could become a starter."
Rams remaining picks in the 2020 NFL Draft:
Round 3 - No. 84
Round 3 - No. 104
Round 4 - No. 126
Round 6 - No. 199
Round 7 - No. 234
Welcome to LA, Van Jefferson! Meet the wide receiver from University of Florida.
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson runs a pass pattern against Towson during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) does the gator chomp after making a 38 yard touchdown catch in the 2nd half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Florida defeated Florida State 41-14. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) catches a 13-yard touchdown pass in front of Florida State defensive back Levonta Taylor (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) is stopped after a reception by Vanderbilt linebacker Kenny Hebert (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida Gators wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) in action during an NCAA college football practice on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Miami Shores, Fla. Florida plays Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Mario Houben)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) catches a 13-yard touchdown pass in front of Florida State defensive back Levonta Taylor (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) runs against the Vanderbilt defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) celebrates his touchdown reception against Georgia with tight end Kemore Gamble, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) tries to get around Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes, left, after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (89) and tight end Kyle Pitts (84) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) runs a pattern against Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) dives for the end zone coming up short against Michigan during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) makes the catch against Michigan during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) prepares for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
