Justin Jefferson Becomes Youngest Player In NFL History To Reach 8,000 Receiving Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made NFL history against the L.A. Chargers on Thursday, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 8,000 career receiving yards. With his fourth catch of the night pushing him past the 40-yard mark, Jefferson passed Hall-of-Famer Randy Moss.

Jefferson is 168 days younger than Moss was when he broke the record in 2003.

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Jefferson is no stranger to breaking NFL records. He’s already third on the Vikings’ all-time receiving list and the youngest player to record 35 games with at least 100 yards or more.

While the four-time Pro Bowler made history on Thursday, the rest of the Vikings struggled against the Chargers, losing the matchup 37-10.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Oct 23, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.