Willie Jefferson

About

American who stars as a defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He is a 3-time Grey Cup champion. He has 10,000 followers on Twitter and 20,000 on Instagram. He can be found on Instagram under the handle kill_will1517.

Before Fame

He started his career as a wide receiver at Baylor University but was kicked off of the team after he and teammate Josh Gordon were found asleep in Jefferson's car at a local Taco Bell with marijuana in the car. 

Trivia

After leaving Baylor, he transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University and switched positions from wide receiver to defensive end. He was named 2011 Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in his junior season. He led the Southland Conference in sacks with 16.

Family Life

He was born Willie Hebert Jefferson III in Beaumont, Texas. He has a twin brother Phillip. They attended different high schools. 

Associated With

Winnipeg's coach is Mike O'Shea.