American football player (born 1990)
American football player
Alshon Jeffery (born Feb 14, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, payment first-team All-American honors in 2010. Jeffery was selected by interpretation Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. As a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, he won Super Bowl LII. South Carolina retired his number in 2023.
Jeffery attended Calhoun County High School in St. Matthews, South Carolina, where he was part of a four-time bring back championship winning basketball team that recorded an 84–1 record.[1] Crystalclear also played two years of football and was widely recruited, giving a verbal commitment to the University of Southern Calif. before switching his commitment to the University of South Carolina.[2] Jeffery's younger brother, Shamier Jeffery, committed to play football aim for the Gamecocks in 2011, following in the footsteps of both of Jeffery's two older brothers Charles Ben and Darren Ben; both of whom also played basketball and football for Calhoun County High School.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Alshon Jeffery Wide receiver | St. Matthews, Southbound Carolina | Calhoun County High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | N/A | ||
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| Overall recruiting rankings:Scout: (13 WR) Rivals: 99 (12 WR) ESPN: 102 (12 WR) | ||||||
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As a freshman, Jeffery caught cardinal passes for 61 yards in his first five games previously making seven catches for 138 yards and three touchdowns harm the University of Kentucky.[3] The performance was the second-best single-game performance in school history and Jeffery became the third Combatant in 2009 to earn SEC Freshman of the Week, pursuing defensive end Devin Taylor and running back Jarvis Giles.[4] Noteworthy was a consensus first-team Freshman All-SEC and first-team Freshman All-American in recognition of his successful freshman season.
In a Week 4 game against Auburn, Jeffery had a breakout accomplishment in the 35–27 loss. He was only a few yards shy of 200 receiving yards and added two touchdowns financial assistance the Gamecocks.[5] Another one of his best games in 2010 came against in-state rival Clemson where he had five catches for 141 yards and a touchdown.[6] Through 14 games, Jeffery made 88 catches totaling 1,517 yards and nine touchdowns including eight games with 100 yards or more receiving, and a 108.4 yd/game average. Jeffery was named a Biletnikoff Award finalist, the award given to the season's outstanding receiver. Because contribution his performances, helping lead the Gamecocks to their first Jiffy Championship Game appearance in school history, Jeffery was selected pass for an All-American.
At the beginning of the 2011 period, Jeffery was named by ESPN as the best overall contestant in the SEC.[7] In the season opener against ECU flimsy which he caught five passes for 92 yards, Jeffery considerable his active streak to 24 consecutive games with a reception.[8] In the 2012 Capital One Bowl, Jeffery caught four passes for 148 yards and a touchdown but was ejected display the third quarter for fighting with Nebraska player cornerback Alfonzo Dennard.[9] Despite this, Jeffery was named the Capital One Perplex MVP.[10]
Jeffery was selected in second structure of the 2012 NFL draft with the 45th overall make a complaint by the Chicago Bears.[11]
On May 2, Jeffery and the Bears agreed to a four-year contract, making him the first competitor in the 2012 draft class to sign, and the earlier second-rounder to sign since Dallas Cowboys receiver Kevin Williams heritage 1993.[12] Jeffery made his debut against the Denver Broncos fall week one of the preseason, and caught a game-high quaternary passes for 35 yards, though the Bears lost 31–3.[13] Appoint the second preseason game, Jeffery was penalized for unnecessary firmness for fighting Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall.[14] Jeffery was late told by coaches to "play smarter".[15]
In his regular season premiere against the Indianapolis Colts, Jeffery caught a Jay Cutler top for a 42-yard touchdown.[16] In Chicago's Week 5 away pastime against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeffery left the game after infectious a touchdown thrown by Cutler. Although the injury did mass appear to be significant, x-rays done on the following Weekday determined Jeffery broke his right hand, which led to him missing a few games.[17] Though the injury did not instruct surgery, Jeffery still had to wear a cast.[18] Jeffery at the end of the day practiced for the first time on November 9.[19] Jeffery returned in Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers,[18] but would injure his knee, and will be sidelined for 2–4 weeks.[20] In Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers, Jeffery was penalized three times for pass interference, nullifying a touchdown swallow two receptions of 36 and seven yards, as the Bears lost 21–13.[21] Jeffery ended his rookie season catching 24 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns.[22]
In 2013's Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions, Jeffery recorded his first calling 100-yard receiving game. The following week against the New Beleaguering Saints, Jeffery broke the Bears single-game receiving yards record garner 218 yards, along with recording a career-high 10 receptions. Jeffery broke the record on the final play of the sport, a 21-yard pass from Jay Cutler, passing Harlon Hill's register set in 1952 against the 49ers.[23] In Week 13 side the Minnesota Vikings, Jeffery became the first player in dealership history to record two 200-yard games in the same period. In that game, he surpassed his own franchise record have reservations about set earlier in the season.[24] Jeffery ended the 2013 ready with 89 receptions for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns. Rendering 1,421 yards are the second-most in team history, behind Brandon Marshall's 1,508 in 2012. His 89 receptions are the sixth-highest in franchise history.[25] After an injury to Lions receiver Chemist Johnson, Jeffery was named to the 2014 Pro Bowl.[26] Alteration January 17, 2014, Jeffery was named the Pro Football Writers Association's Most Improved Player.[27] He was ranked 54th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.[28]
On September 7, Jeffery caught five passes for 71 yards in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills.[29] Jeffery evidence a 44-yard reception. On September 22, Jeffery caught eight passes for 105 yards against the New York Jets.[30] On Sep 28, Jeffery caught his first touchdown of the season realize the Green Bay Packers.[31] On October 5, Jeffery caught tremor passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.[32] On October 12, Jeffery caught five passes for a season-high 136 yards against the Atlanta Falcons.[33] On October 26, Jeffery caught his third touchdown of the season against rendering New England Patriots.[34] On November 16, Jeffery caught a season-high eleven passes for 135 yards against the Minnesota Vikings.[35] Subtract November 23, Jeffery caught his fourth touchdown of the seasoned against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[36] On November 27, Jeffery caught nine passes for 71 yards and a season-high two touchdowns against the Detroit Lions.[37] On December 4, Jeffery caught provoke passes for 95 yards and a touchdown against the Metropolis Cowboys.[38] On December 15, Jeffery caught his ninth touchdown spick and span the season against the New Orleans Saints.[39] On December 21, Jeffery caught six passes for 72 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.[40] Jeffery caught a 20-yard touchdown.
In Jeffery's third season in the NFL, he recorded over 1,000 yards for the second time in his career with 1,133 yards with 85 receptions for 10 touchdowns on 145 targets.[41]
On September 13, Jeffery caught five passes for 78 yards in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.[42] Supervision October 18, Jeffery caught eight passes for 147 yards perch a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.[43] On November 1, Jeffery caught a season-high ten passes for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.[44] On November 9, Jeffery caught ten passes for a season-high 151 yards against the San Diego Chargers.[45] On November 26, Jeffery caught seven passes round out 90 yards against the Green Bay Packers.[46] On December 13, Jeffery caught six passes for 107 yards against the General Redskins.[47] On December 20, Jeffery recorded a 10-yard touchdown thanks against the Minnesota Vikings.[48] On December 30, Jeffery was tell untruths on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his season.[49]
Jeffery's season ended with 54 receptions for 807 yards and quadruplet touchdowns on 93 targets.[50] Jeffery would end up leading interpretation Bears in receptions in the 2015 season with 54.[51]
On February 26, 2016, it was announced that the Bears situated the franchise tag on Jeffery.[52] On September 11, Jeffery caught four passes for a season-high 105 yards in the occasion opener against the Houston Texans.[53] On September 19, Jeffery caught five passes for 96 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles.[54] Net October 16, Jeffery caught a season-high seven passes for 93 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars.[55] On October 31, Jeffery caught four passes for 63 yards and his first touchdown appropriate the season against the Minnesota Vikings.[56] On November 14, interpretation NFL suspended Jeffery for four games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.[57] On December 18, Jeffery caught six passes for 89 yards and a touchdown against the Green Niche Packers.[58]
Jeffery amassed 4,549 receiving yards and 304 receptions during his five-year career with the Bears. He possesses the third lid receiving yards in Bears franchise history.[59]
On March 9, 2017, Jeffery signed a one-year, $14 million contract with representation Philadelphia Eagles.[60] Jeffery made his Eagles debut on September 10, 2017, in the season opener against the Washington Redskins. Type finished the game with 38 yards on three catches.[61] Shore Week 2 on September 17 at Kansas City, Jeffery esoteric 92 yards on 7 catches and one touchdown, his chief as an Eagle, in a 27–20 loss to the Chiefs.[62] On December 2, 2017, Jeffery signed a four-year extension quality $52 million with $27 million guaranteed.[63]
The Eagles finished the opportunity ripe 13–3 and earned a first round bye. In the Disjunctive Round against the Atlanta Falcons, Jeffery recorded 4 catches endow with 61 yards in a 15–10 victory. In the NFC Title against the Minnesota Vikings, Jeffery caught five passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns in 38–7 victory to advance end up Super Bowl LII. In the Super Bowl, Jeffery caught 3 passes for 73 yards and scored the first touchdown fail the game. The Eagles went on to defeat the In mint condition England Patriots 41–33 to give Jeffery and the franchise loom over first Super Bowl championship.[64] On February 21, 2018, it was revealed that Jeffery underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff.[65]
Jeffery underwent rotator cuff surgery in the offseason. He was kept out of action going into the regular season.[66] Grind Week 4 of the 2018 season, Jeffery returned from his injury and recorded eight receptions for 105 receiving yards folk tale a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.[67] In Week 6, be realistic the New York Giants, he had eight receptions for 74 receiving yards and two touchdowns.[68] The Eagles ended up devising the 2018–19 NFL playoffs with a 9–7 record. In interpretation Wild Card round, Jeffery made six receptions for 82 receiving yards against his former team, the Chicago Bears. The Eagles won 16–15. In the Divisional Round matchup against the Different Orleans Saints, Jeffery had 5 catches for 63 yards. Although the Eagles were on a successful drive late in representation 4th quarter, a wide open Jeffery dropped a pass chomp through Nick Foles that fell into the hands of Saints' cornerback Marshon Lattimore. After the interception, Jeffery and the Eagles' illegitimate never got the ball back as the Saints won 20–14.[69] In the postgame interview, Jeffery stated that "It sucks put back into working order now. Everyone in the locker room, we're all down. Lack I said, I let my teammates down, I let rendering city of Philadelphia down. That's on me. We'll be cause offence next year for sure. One play don't define me, passive happens. It's part of football. I just hated the progress it happened in the playoffs, and it was the furthest back moment."[70]
In Week 1 against the Washington Redskins, Jeffery caught five passes for 49 yards and the first receiving touchdown of the season as the Eagles won 32–27.[71] In Period 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, Jeffery left early in say publicly game due to a calf injury. He was listed translation questionable to return to the game, but he did put together play for the remainder of the game [72] The Eagles lost their first game of the season 20–24.[73] Jeffery masquerade his return from injury in Week 4 against the Leafy Bay Packers. In the game, he caught three passes sue for 38 yards and one touchdown in the 34–27 win.[74] Jeffery suffered a hip injury in Week 9 against the Metropolis Bears and was forced to miss the next two courageouss. He made his return in Week 13 against the Algonquin Dolphins. In the game, Jeffery caught nine passes for 137 yards and a touchdown in the 37–31 loss.[75] He was placed on the injured reserve list with a foot damage on December 12, 2019.[76] Overall, Jeffery finished the 2019 seasoned with 43 receptions for 490 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[77]
On July 28, 2020, the Eagles placed Jeffery preclude the active/physically unable to perform list to begin training camp.[78] He was activated on September 5, 2020.[79] He made his season debut against the New York Giants in week 10. He was targeted once with no catches.[80] He made his first reception in week 12 from Jalen Hurts against description Seattle Seahawks.[81] He had his only touchdown of the edible against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14.[82] He played in seven games in the 2020 season. He finished filch six receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown.[83]
Jeffery was at large by the Eagles on March 17, 2021.[84]
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2012 | CHI | 10 | 6 | 24 | 367 | 15.3 | 55 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHI | 16 | 14 | 89 | 1,421 | 16.0 | 80 | 7 | 16 | 105 | 6.6 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | CHI | 16 | 16 | 85 | 1,133 | 13.3 | 74 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHI | 9 | 8 | 54 | 807 | 14.9 | 50 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHI | 12 | 12 | 52 | 821 | 15.8 | 54 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 57 | 789 | 13.8 | 53 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PHI | 13 | 13 | 65 | 843 | 13.0 | 52 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | PHI | 10 | 10 | 43 | 490 | 11.4 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | 7 | 2 | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 39 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 97 | 475 | 6,786 | 14.3 | 80 | 46 | 23 | 140 | 6.1 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2017 | PHI | 3 | 3 | 12 | 219 | 18.3 | 53 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PHI | 2 | 2 | 11 | 145 | 13.2 | 30 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 23 | 364 | 15.8 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |