As I sit down to write this, my heart is filled with gratitude, reflection, and excitement for what’s to come. It’s hard to put into words just how much this community means to me—but I’m going to try.
From the very first day I arrived in Minnesota, you embraced me. A kid from Louisiana, stepping into the big stage of the NFL, not knowing what to expect—but what I found was more than just a football team. I found a home. I found a family.
To the fans: Your support has never gone unnoticed. From the packed stands at U.S. Bank Stadium to the messages, the chants, the jerseys, and even the dance moves you learned for the “Griddy”—you’ve shown love in a way I never could’ve imagined. Whether it was a win, a tough loss, or one of those unbelievable comeback moments we’ll never forget—you stood by us. And that means everything.
To the coaches, my teammates, and everyone inside this organization: Thank you. You believed in me, pushed me, challenged me to grow both as a player and as a man. I’ve learned so much, and I carry those lessons every time I step on the field.
This past year has had its highs and lows—like any season. Injuries, obstacles, big plays, and hard-fought battles. But through it all, I’ve never lost sight of who we are and what we’re working toward. We play for each other, we play for this city, and we play for the legacy we’re building together.
Every time I put on that purple and gold, I carry the pride of this franchise and the hopes of every young fan watching, dreaming just like I once did. It’s more than just football—it’s about inspiring, uplifting, and representing something bigger than ourselves.
To the kids out there who look up to me: keep dreaming, keep grinding. If I can make it here, so can you.
As I look ahead, I want you to know that I’m all in. My heart is in Minnesota. I want to win here. I want to bring a championship to this city, to this team, to you—the fans who’ve never stopped believing. That’s my mission. That’s our mission.
So let’s keep building. Let’s keep believing. Through the good and the bad, let’s keep pushing toward greatness—together.
With all my heart,
Justin Jefferson
#18
Minnesota Viking’s
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