Broncos' Perfect Draft Day Scenario Unfolds With Jerry Jeudy Falling to No. 15
By Michael Luciano
Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy went a few picks after teammate Henry Ruggs III, but he is staying in the same division, after John Elway snatched the dynamic route runner.
Jeudy was selected 15th overall in the 2020 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos, and he should be the new No. 1 receiver for Drew Lock in Denver.
With the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the #Broncos are selecting WR Jerry Jeudy. pic.twitter.com/WrPJ4qWdnS
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 24, 2020
What a steal for Elway and the receiver-needy Broncos!
While he had some questions about his knee, Elway and the Broncos were apparently not dissuaded.
Jeudy ran a 4.48 at the NFL combine, which answered questions about his long speed. A dynamic route-runner who should start right away, Jeudy is the type of receiver who is ideal for a young quarterback in a Pat Shurmur offense that likes to stretch the field horizontally.
Jerry Jeudy is Denver bound ?#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/r1UO9gzfQV
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) April 24, 2020
Jeudy is the kind of receiver who can come into the starting lineup right away and start getting open against NFL cornerbacks. By his third season in the league, he could be a perennial Pro Bowler.