The Los Angeles Rams have one of the NFL's best offenses at the moment, and Ravenwood alum Van Jefferson is part of the charge.Â
The second-year receiver has 304 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season, building on his 220-yard, 1-touchdown rookie performance.Â
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