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Shawn Jefferson

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Shawn Jefferson
New York Jets
TitleWide receivers coach
Personal information
Born (1969-02-22) February 22, 1969 (age 57)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
PositionWide receiver (No. 80, 84, 87)
High schoolWilliam M. Raines (Jacksonville)
CollegeUCF (1987–1990)
NFL draft1991: 9th round, 240th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions470
Receiving yards7,023
Receiving touchdowns29
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vanchi LaShawn "Shawn" Jefferson Sr. (born February 22, 1969) is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the associate head coach and wide receivers coach for the Arizona Cardinals from 2021 to 2022 and also previously served as an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, and Detroit Lions.

College career

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Jefferson played college football at the University of Central Florida.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jump
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in
(1.81 m)		169 lb
(77 kg)		30 in
(0.76 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.53 s1.61 s2.66 s4.19 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Jefferson was selected by the Houston Oilers in the ninth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[2] In his career, Jefferson appeared in 195 games (along with 12 postseason games), and two Super Bowl appearances (Super Bowl XXIX and Super Bowl XXXI). He finished his career with 470 receptions for 7,023 yards and 29 touchdowns.[3]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1991SDG 1631212510.4291
1992SDG 1612937713.0512
1993SDG 1643039113.0392
1994SDG 16164362714.6523
1995SDG 16154862112.9452
1996NWE 15155077115.4424
1997NWE 16145484115.6762
1998NWE 16163477122.7612
1999NWE 16164069817.5686
2000ATL 16146082213.7492
2001ATL 1663753914.6482
2002ATL 1372739414.6631
2003DET 736467.7130
1951304707,02314.97629

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1992SDG 2011010.0100
1994SDG 3377510.7160
1995SDG 1133311.0121
1996NWE 321014314.3380
1997NWE 221011111.1190
1998NWE 114307.5100
2002ATL 2111010.0101
14103641211.4382

Coaching career

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Detroit Lions

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In 2006, Jefferson was hired by the Detroit Lions as an offensive assistant. In 2007, he was promoted to wide receivers coach.

Tennessee Titans

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In 2013, Jefferson was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their wide receivers coach.[4]

Miami Dolphins

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On January 12, 2016, Jefferson was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their wide receivers coach under head coach Adam Gase.[5]

New York Jets

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In 2019, Jefferson followed Gase to be his assistant head coach and wide receivers coach with the New York Jets.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

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On January 19, 2021, Jefferson was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their wide receivers coach under head coach Kliff Kingsbury, replacing David Raih. On May 10, 2022, Jefferson was promoted to associate head coach.[7]

Carolina Panthers

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On February 19, 2023, the Carolina Panthers hired Jefferson as their wide receivers coach.[8]

New York Jets (second stint)

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On January 31 2024, Jefferson was hired by the New York Jets as their wide receivers coach under head coach Robert Saleh.[9] In February 2025, the Jets announced that Jefferson would be retained on the coaching staff of new head coach, Aaron Glenn.[10]

Personal life

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Jefferson's son is Van Jefferson, a wide receiver for the Washington Commaders. He played college football at Ole Miss and Florida.[11]

References

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  1. ↑ "Shawn Jefferson, Combine Results, WR - Central Florida". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Where are they now?: Former NFL receiver Shawn Jefferson". The Florida Times-Union. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  4. ↑ Yuille, Sean (January 17, 2013). "Shawn Jefferson hired by Tennessee Titans". Pride Of Detroit. SB Nation. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Shawn Jefferson brings 'psychotic' coaching style to Dolphins wide receivers". Palm Beach Post. August 4, 2016. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Jets Hire Shawn Jefferson As Wide Receiver Coach". WFAN.com. January 24, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals promote WRs coach Shawn Jefferson, 4 others". arizonasports.com. May 10, 2022.
  8. ↑ Kaye, Mike (February 23, 2023). "Panthers round out offensive staff by hiring UNC tight ends coach John Lilly". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  9. ↑ Alper, Josh (January 31, 2024). "Jets to hire Shawn Jefferson as wide receivers coach". NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ NYJ Editorial Staff (February 11, 2025). "Jets Complete Offensive Staff with 6 New Assistants". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ Sammon, Will (August 10, 2018). "'He had to overcome being my son': How Van Jefferson forged his own path outside the shadow of his NFL father". The Athletic. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
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