Jerry Jeudy

Let's be clear, things did not go well for Jerry Jeudy in his rookie season. On 113 targets, Jeudy posted a 46% catch rate and suffered 12 drops. His route-running acumen was on full display throughout the season, but the consistency simply was not there. Heading into 2021, I fully expect Jeudy to bounce back to the type of receiver I know he can be, but there is certainly some risk there. With a crowded offense, can Jeudy see enough volume to return value as a low-end WR3 or FLEX play? Will the drops return in 2021? Caution needs to be exercised with Jeudy from a redraft perspective, but he has the talent to take that next step and be a fantastic fantasy option. He's worth pulling the trigger on in your drafts this year if the price is right. My Very Early Projection: 62-936-4 receiving.

Jerry Jeudy 'looked sharp during offseason workouts,' per beat writer

Nick Kosmider with The Athletic picked Jerry Jeudy as the most likely breakout candidate for the Denver Broncos, stating that the second-year receiver "looked sharp during offseason workouts open to media members, and recently, new quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he was impressed by the professionalism and work ethic he has seen from Jeudy."

Fantasy Impact

While much ado was made about Jeudy's drops as a rookie, he impressed fans by leading the Broncos in targets and yards last season. Heading into 2021, the Broncos will get Courtland Sutton back, who suffered an ACL tear in Week 1 of last year. Sutton was a Pro Bowler in 2019 and could help open up the field for Jeudy, who was selected 15th overall in 2020. Noah Fant, another former first-rounder (tight end), will also be around this year. Jeudy, Sutton, and Fant make for one of the best pass-catching trios in the league. Still, the lack of certainty surrounding the quarterback situation is causing some trepidation from people drafting in fantasy football. Question marks are surrounding who will be atop the pecking order as a receiver. Additionally, a quarterback competition between Bridgewater and Drew Lock complicates projections. Jeudy looked polished as a route runner last year and totaled 856 passing yards, fifth among the loaded rookie class. Early camp reports are stating that Jeudy and Bridgewater have developed a strong rapport, so Bridgewater winning the job would likely cause Jeudy's stock to rise. Jeudy and Sutton are in the same tier according to our Expert Consensus Rankings, but Jeudy is WR38 compared to Sutton's WR29. Both young receivers have a chance to outperform that in 2021.