Justin Jefferson admits there's some 'jealousy' at former LSU teammates JaMarr Chase and Joe Burrow playing together in Cincinnati... as Minnesota WR calls Bengals star his 'brother'

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Justin Jefferson has admitted that there's some 'jealousy' at former college teammates JaMarr Chase and Joe Burrow playing together on the Bengals.

The trio starred together at LSU, winning the 2019 national championship, before Burrow and Jefferson were drafted in 2020 and Chase followed Burrow to Cincinnati the year after.

And while Jefferson has established himself as the league's premier receiver since landing in Minnesota, he can't help but be a bit envious that Burrow and Chase have continued their connection in the NFL. 

'I love them together, I love the chemistry that they have, but it's definitely some jealousy on that side,' Jefferson told comedian Kevin Hart on 'Cold As Balls' from LOL Network.

Speaking about the pair's relationship in school, Jefferson added, 'We always want the best for each other, but also we wanna be better than one another so it was always a competitive thing. 

Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson were a fearsome one-two punch at WR at LSU

Chase (left) and Burrow (center) have since teamed up on the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL

'But I loved it, being at LSU with him - he's my brother. So it's something that's gonna last forever. 

It was Chase, not Jefferson, who in 2019 was named an All-American and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award - which recognizes the nation's best receiver.

Jefferson was selected No. 22 overall by the Vikings, while Chase went No. 5 overall to the Bengals in 2021.

And both players have thrived since entering the league, with each earning three Pro Bowl selections to date.

'Of course me and JaMarr are always confident in our ourselves to go out there and kill anybody that steps in front of us,' Jefferson added on 'Colder than Balls.'

Jefferson, who had an injury-plagued 2023, is considered by many to be the NFL's best WR

As DailyMail.com exclusively reported in February, Jefferson is facing a paternity lawsuit in New Jersey , where the Vkings receiver is being accused of pressuring the child's mother to get an abortion.

Jefferson and his ex-girlfriend, Andrea Galea, filed counter claims against each other in Essex County (New Jersey) Family Court. 

In addition to a paternity test, Galea has pushed for financial support and healthcare coverage from Jefferson, while accusing the former first-round draft pick of pressuring her to abort the child during her pregnancy.

In his own January 26 complaint, Jefferson also pushed for a paternity test while demanding an injunction against Galea to prevent her from sharing information about the child .