Video reveals Justin Jefferson's magical reaction to latest All-Pro selection

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson | Stephen Maturen/GettyImages

Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings is arguably the best wide receiver in the entire NFL, so it was no surprise to find out on Friday that the Associated Press had selected him as a First-Team All-Pro this season.

Not only was Jefferson picked as a First-Team All-Pro for the second time in his NFL career, but he was also a unanimous selection this time, meaning he earned all 50 of the first-place votes for one of the two wide receiver slots on the All-Pro First Team.

In a video interview with the Associated Press's Rob Maaddi on Thursday, the Minnesota receiver was informed that he was a unanimous selection this season, and his reaction was incredible.

Justin Jefferson one of three Minnesota Vikings to earn All-Pro honor from the Associated Press this season

In addition to Jefferson earning a spot on the AP's All-Pro First Team, Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel both received recognition from the AP's All-Pro voters.

For the second time in his NFL career, DePaola has been selected as a First-Team All-Pro, while Van Ginkel landed on the AP's All-Pro Second Team. Before this season, Van Ginkel had never been voted to a Pro Bowl roster or an All-Pro team during his pro career, and he was able to accomplish both during the 2024 campaign.

A number of other Minnesota players also received All-Pro votes from the AP, but none of them earned enough votes to make it onto the First or Second Team.

This group includes fullback C.J. Ham, right tackle Brian O'Neill, edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, linebacker Blake Cashman, cornerback Byron Murphy, safety Camryn Bynum, and wide receiver Trent Sherfield (as a special teamer).

With Friday's news, Jefferson is now the third receiver in Vikings history to make an All-Pro First Team at least twice, joining Randy Moss (1998, 2000, 2003) and Cris Carter (1994 and 1999). Former Minnesota pass-catcher Cordarrelle Patterson was a two-time First-Team All-Pro during his tenure with the franchise, but he was selected as a kick returner in both instances.

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