Jerry Jeudy is a Vertical Threat WR for Alabama. Jerry's 2018 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 81 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsLouisville | W51-14 | -9.1 | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 2 | 25 | 1.03 |
| 2 | vsArkansas State | W57-7 | 1.2 | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 2 | 58 | — |
| 3 | @Ole Miss | W62-7 | 9.8 | 3 | 136 | 45.3 | 2 | 79 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 5 · Rec Yds 139 · Avg 27.8 · Rec TD 1
| 3.73 |
| 4 | vsTexas A&M | W45-23 | 21.6 | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 0.59 |
| 5 | vsLouisiana | W56-14 | -6.9 | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 0 | 34 | 0.35 |
| 6 | @Arkansas | W65-31 | 4.5 | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 2 | 60 | 2.77 |
| 7 | vsMissouri | W39-10 | 20.8 | 3 | 147 | 49.0 | 1 | 81 | 1.92 |
| 8 | @Tennessee | W58-21 | 5.5 | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 1 | 31 | 0.63 |
| 10 | @LSU | W29-0 | 24.2 | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 0 | 30 | 0.13 |
| 11 | vsMississippi State | W24-0 | 23.2 | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0.15 |
| 12 | vsThe Citadel | W50-17 | — | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 0 | 22 | — |
| 13 | vsAuburn | W52-21 | 23.6 | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 1 | 46 | 0.54 |
| 14 | vsGeorgia | W35-28 | 32.9 | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 | 0.59 |
| 1 | vsOklahoma | W45-34 | 24.9 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 1 | 40 | 1.67 |
| 1 | vsClemson | L16-44 | 29.7 | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 1 | 62 | 1.67 |
