Who is Browns' draft pick Justin Jefferson? How he relates to Vikings superstar WR originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Cleveland Browns drafted a guy named Justin Jefferson.No, not that Justin Jefferson.This was the 149th overall pick during the fifth round of Saturday's 2026 NFL Draft.And yes, he shares a name with the Vikings superstar wide receiver, but he's not him, clearly.2026 NFL DRAFT HQ:Live tracker | Pick-by-pick grades | Best players still availableWho is Browns' draft pick Justin Jefferson?This Jefferson is a linebacker from Alabama.He had 82 tackles in the 2025 season.You know he's got talent if he played all the time for the Crimson Tide, and now he joins a Browns team needing to build up all over the field.BEST DRAFT NAMES: Ephesians Prysock | R Mason Thomas | DeVonta Smith | Zxavian HarrisIs he related to Vikings' Justin Jefferson?There's no indication that these guys are related.Of course, that makes sense. Family members a handful of years apart wouldn't get the same name.It's still a funny coincidence.The Browns will hope this Jefferson pick works out as well as Minnesota's did years ago.More NFL Draft news:Vikings' new draft pick has 4 crazy petsSteelers draft a QB with an Ohio backgroundBears' 2nd-round pick earns a lifetime supply of KetchupEagles and Cowboys have made a trade like this beforeBrowns' pick is really about Shedeur Sanders' replacement