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2020 NFL Mock Draft: Colts luck into new quarterback, Dolphins start future

By Randy Gurzi

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a 62 yard touchdown reception thrown by Tua Tagovailoa #13 against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi’s Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a 62 yard touchdown reception thrown by Tua Tagovailoa #13 against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi’s Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Alabama. Jerry Jeudy. 4. player. 56. . Wide Receiver

The Cincinnati Bengals enter this season with a lot of cap space dedicated to the wide receiver position. Their superstar player is A.J. Green, who enters the year with a cap number of just over $15 million according to OverTheCap.com. They also have Tyler Boyd, who just signed a four-year contract worth up to $43 million.

However, this could be the last season we see Green wearing the striped helmet in Cincinnati. At 31-years of age, Green is in the final year of his contract and enters the season rehabbing an ankle injury that required surgery. Cincinnati expects him back early enough that they didn’t place him on injured reserve but there’s no clear timetable.

This comes on the heels of a season that saw Green miss seven games for the Bengals and has to bring into question whether or not they want to keep paying him going forward. In this scenario, they don’t as they decide to turn to Jerry Jeudy out of Alabama instead.

Jeudy had a breakout season as a sophomore, pulling in 68 passes for 1,315 yards with 14 touchdowns. He averaged 19.3 yards per catch and proved to be one of the top pass-catchers in the nation. For new head coach Zac Taylor, it gives him a new No. 1 option as they look to get younger in the jungle.

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