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After a down year production-wise at Arkansas in 2023, Jefferson will welcome a new start in Orlando, Florida. The dual-threat quarterback with 38 career starts perfectly fits Gus Malzahn's system. Jefferson averaged 22.5 touchdowns through the air and 7.5 scores on the ground in his first two full seasons at Arkansas before taking a step back to 19 through the air and two on the ground last year. The Knights' QB in 2023, John Rhys Plumlee, broke a school record for signal callers with 505 rushing yards. There's a chance Jefferson can exceed that production. Fantasy investors should recall Cam Newton in 2010 at Auburn when he rushed for 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns and added 30 passing scores as part of a National Championship with Malzahn as the offensive coordinator. Read Past Outlooks
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Throws two touchdowns in blowout
Jefferson completed 7 of 14 passes for 164 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 57-3 victory over New Hampshire. He also had 11 rushes for 39 yards with one touchdown.
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Although Jefferson was shaky to begin the game, he eventually woke up and finished strong before ceding to Jacurri Brown in the second half. Since Jefferson didn't take live snaps with his new team in spring practice or fall camp, his slow start was understandable. Although running back RJ Harvey was the star of this game, Jefferson's debut was an encouraging sign for the Knights.
Although Jefferson was shaky to begin the game, he eventually woke up and finished strong before ceding to Jacurri Brown in the second half. Since Jefferson didn't take live snaps with his new team in spring practice or fall camp, his slow start was understandable. Although running back RJ Harvey was the star of this game, Jefferson's debut was an encouraging sign for the Knights.
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The Razorbacks had a down season in 2022 as compared to 2021, but an argument can be made that Jefferson was actually better, at least individually. He completed a career-high 68-percent of his passes, tossed 24 touchdowns as compared to five interceptions, and also rushed for a career-high nine touchdowns. Jefferson amassed over 3,200 total yards for the second-straight season. The issue heading into his senior campaign will be the dearth of returning receivers. Bryce Stephens is the leading returning wideout, having caught nine passes for 109 yards a season ago. The Razorbacks brought in a slew of transfers to help replace the production lost by the departures of Matt Landers, Jadon Haselwood and Trey Knox, though. 6-7 Tyrone Broden from Bowling Green has averaged over 16 yards per grab for his collegiate career, while finding the end zone 12 times over the last two seasons. Andrew Armstrong was plucked from the FCS ranks, and at 6-6, amassed over 1,000 yards receiving at Texas A&M-Commerce last season while scoring 13 touchdowns. Division II transfer Isaac TeSlaa transfers from Hillside College, where he had 68 catches for 1,325 yards and 13 touchdowns. TeSlaa is the shortest of the trio at 6-4. How quickly those wideouts are integrated into the offense could go a long way towards determining Jefferson’s ceiling in 2023.
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Ticketed for speeding
Jefferson was ticketed for speeding and reckless driving in January but the misdemeanor isn't expected to impact his status at UCF, Brandon Helswig of Rivals.com reports.
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Commits to UCF
Jefferson has committed to transfer from Arkansas to UCF, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.
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Expected to enter portal
Jefferson is expected to enter the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.
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2023 season finished
Jefferson (leg) will not return to Arkansas' game Friday against Missouri, Barrett Sallee of CBSSports.com reports.
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Leaves game with leg injury
Jefferson left Friday's game against Missouri with a left leg injury, Mason Choate of Rivals.com reports.
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