NFL Draft prospect Michael Jefferson has undergone multiple surgeries after a multi-car accident in Alabama resulted in the death of another motorist
- Michael Jefferson is recovering after a car accident left him needing surgeries
- It is not clear exactly what Jefferson was infected with and what procedures he underwent
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Michael Jefferson, a former Louisiana wide receiver and potential NFL mid-round draft pick, was involved in a multi-car wreck that required multiple surgeries, his agent told ESPN on Tuesday.
according to TMZThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the accident occurred on US Route 43 in Jefferson’s hometown of Mobile, Alabama.
Authorities say a 55-year-old man in a 2014 Dodge Charger crashed into Jefferson’s 2019 Chevy Impala, and then was hit by a 2008 Nissan Maxima.
The driver of the Charger was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The nature of Jefferson’s injuries has not been revealed and it is not clear exactly which part of his body was injured.
Louisiana WR Michael Jefferson was injured in a car wreck, requiring multiple surgeries
Jefferson was ranked the 311th best draft prospect and 42nd best pitcher in the class
It is unclear what part of Jefferson’s body was affected or what surgical procedures he underwent
The 6-foot-4 Jefferson led the Ragin’ Cajuns with 51 catches for 810 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022. Louisiana went 6-7, earning a berth against Houston in the Independence Bowl.
He caught 69 passes for 1,291 yards and 11 TDs in two seasons at Louisiana.
Jefferson was ranked the 41st wide in the upcoming draft by ESPN. NFL.com ranks him at the bottom of the list or NFL Practice Team Player.
Jefferson moved to Louisiana from Alabama. He played three seasons (2018-20) with the Hornets, FCS school.
According to PFF, the 311th-ranked Jefferson in the entire NFL draft pick is the 42nd-ranked wide receiver in the class.
