The 2020 NFL draft stole two of Alabama’s most impactful members on the offensive side of the ball. They are now expected to lead rookies from across the league in receiving yards throughout the 2020 season.
Henry Ruggs III was not expected to be the first receiver selected, it was supposedly a race between fellow Alabama product Jerry Jeudy and Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb. However, with the No. 12 overall selection, the Las Vegas Raiders selected the speedy Alabama native.
The second wide receiver to be drafted was Jeudy at No. 15 by the Denver Broncos.
Both receivers have been expected to make an immediate impact on their respective team, but Pro Football Focus finally gave fans something tangible to discuss. Projected season totals for receiving yards.
Alabama continues their strong case for claiming the title “WRU,” by having the top two players on the projection be Ruggs and Jeudy.
Top projected receiving yards among NFL rookie WRs
1. Henry Ruggs III, Raiders – 702.1
2. Jerry Jeudy, Broncos – 672.6
3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings – 624.3 pic.twitter.com/IEURrhgECE— PFF College (@PFF_College) June 15, 2020
While LSU’s Justin Jefferson is projected to be third by the end of 2020 with 624.3 yards, Jeudy has him beat with 672.6 yards, almost thirty more.
The real interesting number belongs to the No. 1 spot, Ruggs. He is projected to end his rookie regular season wit 702.1 yards. that’s 30 more than Jeudy in second place, and almost 60 more than Jefferson in third.
Both wide receivers were nationally recognized during their times at Alabama, it will now be a totally different ballgame as they transition to playing at the professional level.
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