Justin Jefferson Becomes First NFL Player to be Featured in Fortnite

Quickly becoming one of the best receivers in the league during his rookie campaign, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is certainly making a name for himself as he becomes the first NFL player to be featured in Fortnite.

See the report below:

Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson will be the first NFL player featured in the Fortnite video game. Fortnite is implementing Jefferson’s Griddy dance into the video game.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 26, 2021

Jefferson’s memorable touchdown “Get Griddy” dance that was inspired by Allen Davis, will also be available as part of the Icon Series. The bundle will be available just ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, on Wednesday, April 28th.

The first NFL player featured in Fortnite: Justin Jefferson

JJ and the "Get Griddy" emote debut in the game's item shop on Wednesday 🎮 pic.twitter.com/zdNyilkd0I

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 26, 2021

From the endzone to the Island, @JJettas2 dances his way into the Icon Series with a new Emote and Locker Bundle coming to the Item Shop on April 28.

Get the game plan in our blog: https://t.co/qLzYh4gHwC pic.twitter.com/IdOcKk4nR3

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 26, 2021

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Allen Davis, the original creator of the dance, has also been involved in the creation of the launch and even compensated for his involvement:

Allen Davis invented the dance. They have paid Davis – @LAHGRIDDY2x – and are in conversations with Justin Jefferson’s team for future collaboration. Jefferson isn’t trying to steal the dance and is sending the ladder back down.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 26, 2021

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