Justin Jefferson is set to debut in yet another video game. However, this time Jefferson isn’t appearing on Madden but Fortnite instead.
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That’s right, Fortnite is looking to add their first NFL player to the video game. The news broke via Adam Schefter via Twitter.
Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson will be the first NFL player featured in the Fortnite video game. Fortnite is implementing Jefferson’s Griddy dance into the video game.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 26, 2021
The LSU rookie was sensation in his first year. Clearly, his production has caught the attention of everyone. After all, there must be a reason Fortnite chose him to be their first NFL athlete.
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Fornite To Feature Justin Jefferson & His Feature Celebration: The Griddy
Jefferson was absolutely sensational in the 2020-21 NFL season. His stats? 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns. Simply remarkable.
Finding the endzone had its perks too. Jefferson would capitalize on any chance he got to celebrate, and his feature celebration was the Griddy:
*THE GRIDDY* is coming to Fortnite!
It’ll be an emote and Justin Jefferson will be the first ever real NFL player to be featured!
via @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/lXemgMT6ta
— T5G (@Top5Gamingx) April 26, 2021
Justin Jefferson stunts on the Titans before scoring a 71-yard TD 😳
The rookie has 175 yards with a quarter to go
(Via @Vikings)pic.twitter.com/DHAstEEXvl
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 27, 2020
As the young star continues to develop, he’ll see a lot more opportunities to bust out his dance moves on the Gridiron. For now, he can celebrate like that in Fornite as well.