KJ Jefferson says he's 'one of the top quarterbacks in the nation,' details plan for 2022 season
KJ Jefferson is set for quite the senior campaign.
The breakout Arkansas quarterback is projected as one of the top passers in the SEC for the 2022 season, but he’s thinking bigger.
“I do think I’m one of the top quarterbacks in the nation right now, but the main thing is I just want to be humble,” Jefferson said via 247Sports. “…If I just keep getting 1% better every day, then my play will take care of itself.”
And Jefferson will have his work cut out for him. Gone are the days of Tennessee Titans draftee Treylon Burks and in are the days of Jaden Haselwood, Ketron Jackson Jr. and Warren Thompson as the top pass catchers in Sam Pittman’s offense.
Jefferson was rated as the No. 1 deep passer in the SEC last season, out-gunning Alabama’s Bryce Young and Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker for the crown.
Utilizing that talent is a must for Pittman in his third year at the helm of a rebuilding program. The Razorbacks were stout in 2021, earning a 9-4 record and beating Penn State in the Outback Bowl.
And with a potential Heisman contender on the roster, the sky is truly the limit moving forward.
“I mean, everyone’s gonna see it this upcoming season,” Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool said. “He’s elevated his game so much.”
I think KJ’s good but not one of the best in the country unless the number is 1 out of 25 or 30 quarterbacks.
I do have high hopes, but we, Razorback fans, have a habit of hyping the team up during the summer and then facing a lot of let downs in the fall.
I’ll just wait and see how the season plays out.
Not as good as Hendon Hooker, but he is third best.
I like Hooker a lot but I’ll take KJ. I’m buying KJ as one of the best in the country – he throws well, he runs with speed and power, and his decision making is second to none.
We’ll see if KJ can enjoy the same relationship with a Haselwood or another receiver that he enjoyed with Burks. Look for Trey Knox, wide receiver turned tight end to be a go to target.
I do worry that KJ is too physical in the running game and an injury could certainly derail his status but again, I really like KJ Jefferson and I wouldn’t trade him for another QB in the country running Briles’ system.
“I like Hooker(s) a lot”
Hugh? Mr Freeze? That you? :)
Said in the same sentence…
“I do think I am one of the top quarterbacks in the nation” and “Main thing I just want to be humble.”
I was impressed with KJ last year, but the kid is hanging a target on his back. I’ll say this… he is very humble about his humility. 8-/