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Jerry Jeudy may have not been the first receiver selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, but the former Denver Broncos first-round pick was arguably the most hyped rookie in the 2020 class. Ultimately, Jeudy fell short of expectations -- at least in part due to quarterback play. The overarching narrative focused on Jeudy's dropped passes, but that statistic has very little bearing on Fantasy Football and tends to be overstated. Entering year two, the hype train hasn't fully taken off but could soon -- especially if Teddy Bridgewater takes over at quarterback.

We want to keep you up to date with everything surrounding his 2021 profile. Below, we'll break down Jeudy's outlook, changes in his ADP, where he's going in mock drafts, training camp/preseason updates and more.

2021 Outlook

There will be at least one Fantasy manager in every draft who will ignore what happened in 2020 and want Jerry Jeudy on their roster. That's because the former ballyhooed prospect remains loaded with potential despite a cratered rookie season that included 12 drops (second-most in NFL), a 46% catch rate (third-worst among qualifying players) and just 3.3 receptions per game. The silver lining? Jeudy ranked sixth among wideouts with 1,529 air yards, sixth in receiving average with 16.5, and 19th with 5.46 yards after catch per reception. 

To reach his ceiling, Jeudy will have to outplay all of his teammates, including Courtland Sutton, and put up big numbers with the Broncos' inferior quarterbacks. Teddy Bridgewater might be better suited for his skill-set than Drew Lock. It seems like the odds are against Jeudy, which is why anyone who does target him must do so after 75th overall on Draft Day -- perhaps higher only in long-term formats. (Dave Richard)

Changes in ADP

*All ADP data is courtesy of FantasyFootballCalculator.com and for half-point PPR scoring.

Jerry Jeudy Average Draft Position

ADP from Fantasy Football Calculator

Jeudy is starting to garner buzz and his ADP has risen by more than a full round. He's one of the biggest ADP risers this offseason during camp.

CBS Mock Draft position

8/18 half-PPR 12-team: Round 7, No. 77 overall
8/12 half-PPR 10-team: Round 7, No. 61 overall
8/6 PPR Superflex mock: Round 8, No. 91 overall
8/3 non-PPR mock: Round 7, No. 75 overall
7/28 full-point PPR mock: Round 6, No. 67 overall
7/20 half-PPR mock: Round 7, No. 78 overall
7/7 Superflex mock: Round 8, No. 96 overall
6/16 full-PPR mock: Round 6, No. 65 overall
6/9 Superflex mock: Round 9, No. 98 overall

Training camp/Preseason updates

8/11: Chris Towers named Jeudy as his top WR breakout for 2021: "If you're worried about Jeudy's 10 drops as a rookie, you're thinking about the wrong thing. The drops cost him production, for sure -- maybe he could have been a 1,000-yard receiver if not? -- but the fact that he was open so often all over the field as a rookie and kept earning targets despite the drops is what matters. He proved he could get open as the Broncos' top option as a 21-year-old rookie, and now he'll have Courtland Sutton flanking him and drawing defensive attention away. There are questions about the QB play in Denver, which holds me back from buying fully into Jeudy as a top-24 WR, but he's unquestionably got the talent for it. He was productive from a young age in college, he was productive despite some rough spots as a young rookie in the NFL, and now he's got the chance to blossom into one of the best receivers in the league. If the QB play takes a step forward in Denver -- Teddy Bridgewater as a backup plan for Drew Lock should raise the floor, at least -- don't be surprised if we're talking about Jeudy in the same breath as Lamb next season."