Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Michael Jefferson got injured in a car accident. According to an ESPN report citing Jefferson’s agent, he sustained injuries that require multiple surgeries after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash. The accident happened on U.S. 43 in Mobile County, Alabama at around 7:55 PM. A 55-year-old man, who was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger, collided head-on with Jefferson’s 2019 Chevrolet Impala and a 2008 Nissan Maxima also struck the Dodge.The driver of the Dodge, officials tell us, was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
#NFLDraft prospect Michael Jefferson was involved in a bad car crash on Sunday night … one that reportedly left him with significant injuries. @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/L2ZXSCY0CC
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) April 11, 2023
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Jefferson measured 6-foot-4 and weighed 205 pounds. He ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash and had a 37-inch vertical jump. His athletic testing, combined with a senior year in which he caught 51 passes for 810 yards and seven touchdowns, positioned him as a potential Day 3 draft selection. Throughout his college career, Jefferson scored a total of 29 touchdowns.
2022 SEASON STATS
| REC | YDS | TD | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 810 | 7 | 15.97 |
| Tied-125th | 80th | Tied-50th | 5th |