Shawn Jefferson previously served as the associate head coach and wide receivers coach for the Arizona Cardinals from 2021 to 2022 and previously served as an assistant coach for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions.
11 Facts About Shawn Jefferson
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Shawn Jefferson was selected by the Houston Oilers in the ninth round of the 1991 NFL draft.
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Shawn Jefferson finished his career with 470 receptions for 7,023 yards and 29 touchdowns.
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In 2006, Shawn Jefferson was hired by the Detroit Lions as an offensive assistant.
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In 2013, Shawn Jefferson was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their wide receivers coach.
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On January 12,2016, Shawn Jefferson was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their wide receivers coach under head coach Adam Gase.
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In 2019, Shawn Jefferson followed Gase to be his assistant head coach and wide receivers coach with the New York Jets.
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On January 19,2021, Shawn Jefferson was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their wide receivers coach under head coach Kliff Kingsbury, replacing David Raih.
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On May 10,2022, Shawn Jefferson was promoted to associate head coach.
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Shawn Jefferson's son is Van Shawn Jefferson, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Shawn Jefferson played college football at Ole Miss and Florida.