Alshon Jeffery

Alshon Jeffery was born on February 14, 1990, in St. Matthews, South Carolina. He attended Calhoun County High School, where he was part of a highly successful basketball team that secured four state championships with an 84-1 record. Jeffery also played two years of high school football, initially committing to the University of Southern California before ultimately choosing the University of South Carolina for his collegiate career. During his time with the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2009 to 2011, Jeffery earned first-team All-American honors in 2010. His college career included notable performances such as a 138-yard, three-touchdown game against Kentucky as a freshman, and a 141-yard, one-touchdown game against Clemson in 2010. He helped lead the Gamecocks to their first SEC Championship Game appearance and was a Biletnikoff Award finalist. In 2023, the University of South Carolina honored his legacy by retiring his number.

Jeffery entered the National Football League (NFL) after being selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round (45th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. He quickly made an impact, recording his first career 100-yard receiving game in 2013 and subsequently breaking the Bears’ single-game receiving yards record with 218 yards, along with 10 receptions, against the New Orleans Saints. He became the first player in franchise history to achieve two 200-yard games in a single season. His impressive 2013 season, where he amassed 89 receptions for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns, earned him a Pro Bowl selection and the Pro Football Writers Association’s Most Improved Player award. He continued to perform consistently, recording over 1,000 receiving yards in 2014 with 85 receptions and 10 touchdowns. Over his five seasons with the Bears, Jeffery accumulated 4,549 receiving yards and 304 receptions, placing him third in the franchise’s history for receiving yards.

In 2017, Jeffery signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played a pivotal role in the team’s Super Bowl LII championship victory. In the Super Bowl, he contributed 3 catches for 73 yards and scored the game’s first touchdown. Following this success, he signed a four-year, $52 million extension with the Eagles. His tenure with the Eagles continued until 2020, concluding with a career total of 109 games played, 475 receptions, 6,786 receiving yards, and 46 touchdowns. His career was marked by significant achievements, including a Pro Bowl selection, a Super Bowl championship, and recognition as the PFWA Most Improved Player.