Denver Broncos: 5 high-impact rookies for the 2020 season

Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver

There are a few obvious rookies on the Denver Broncos that can make an impact on the roster. However, there is probably none more obvious than Jerry Jeudy.

In the 2020 NFL Draft, there were significant questions about whether Denver would even be in a position to select the wide receiver from Alabama let alone have the choice between both Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb and Jeudy. According to many in the scouting community and national pundits, Jeudy was regarded as the best receiver of the bunch.

Jeudy is one of the very few players that have possibly zero weaknesses to his game. If coaches want a player to create separation post-snap immediately, Jeudy is the player you want. Wide receivers also must show they have soft hands and capable of catching any ball. Jeudy does this exceptionally well.

The ability to make tough, physical receptions with a defensive back draped all over him is one of the traits that makes a complete wide receiver. Jeudy is in this category as well.

Lastly, speed and route running are near the top of the list for Jeudy that it begs the question of how teams let him fall to the 15th overall pick. For the Denver Broncos and Drew Lock’s sake, they are a happy bunch.

The product on the field will be immediate for Jeudy. His quick separation off the line helps out Lock exponentially. Lock already has a quick release. Therefore getting the ball out faster to a guy that will be open more often than not helps out both parties and the team.

Factoring in Jeudy will see a fair number targets due to the wide receiver on the other side is a legitimate point also. With Courtland Sutton’s emergence in just year two, new wide receiver Jeudy will have more than enough ample space to work with due to cornerback responsibilities on the other side facing Sutton.

Is it possible Denver has two 1,000-plus yard wide receivers? As crazy as it sounds it’s doable. Especially with the new weapons for Lock to choose from.