No. 75 Jace Sternberger TE

[AmishMafia]

Yeah

 

[Packer Fan in SD]

Good pick.

 

[jhawk008]

Good pick there

 

[PackAttack12]

We cooking tonight.

 

[AmishMafia]

The first poor athlete. Previous 3 picks are premium athletes.

Jace Sternberger*, TE, Texas A&M
Height: 6-4. Weight: 251. Arm: 32.13. Hand: 9.75.
40 Time: 4.75. Three Cone: 7.19.
Bench: 17. Vertical: 31.5. Broad: 9-5.
Projected Round (2019): 2-4.
4/23/19: Sternberger was a surprise early-entry for the 2019 NFL Draft, but he had a big 2018 season for the Aggies that would have been tough to duplicate if he had returned for his senior year. In 2018, he totaled 48 receptions for 832 yards and 10 touchdowns. Sternberger did not play in 2017 after transferring to Texas A&M from Kansas and there were some character issues that played a role in that transfer. Team sources say that Sternberger is a terrible blocker, which limits how high they are willing to take him. Howevere, there are a number of teams that are high on Sternberger as a receiving weapon for the NFL.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2019TE.php#B12EyyO5YG8YXY3e.99

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

wE neED tO GEt RoDgeRs sOMe WeAPons!!!!


I was worried they go with Kahle Warring who is extremely raw and faster, but Sternberger can play now vs being a project. I was never worried about the 4th Round picks for Savage, but because of this pick we really don't need to feel pressured to push for a certain position Day 3.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Saw New England ahead of the Packers, thought this would be their pick, Pats traded out with the Bears and BOOM.....Jace is a Packer! I like the pick!

 

[Patriotplayer90]

Love it. Perfect TE for Rodgers. Precise route runner who will be a weapon down the seams

 

[AmishMafia]

https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/jace-sternberger

Route Running -Really, really smooth. Love how easily he rolls through breaks and carries speed to snap off his angles and create separation. Attacks all three levels of the field effectively and shows a strong feel for finding soft spots in zone.

Hands - Super soft. Easily plucks the ball out of the air. Has shown excellent concentration on tipped passes over the middle on numerous occasions. His catch radius is extensive and has little issue catching the ball at full extension.

Versatility -Has been aligned all over offensive sets: flexed, in an H-back/move role and in traditional in-line formation. Receiving chops are effective in all spaces but the further away from the edge the better blocker he can be. Wins with speed and natural body control as receiver.

Contested Catch Ability -Has made several impressive catches in traffic. Has held onto a few hospital balls that his QB hung him out to dry on. His aggressive approach of the football and his body control to brace for contact are top shelf in this regard.

Run After Catch Ability -Not necessarily the most powerful player but he's tenacious after the catch and persistent in pulling off of soft tackle challenges. His second gear is good...not elite, though. He's perfectly capable in space of making someone miss, pretty versatile in this area.

Power At POA - He isn't going to overwhelm anyone but he's sticky and shows good foot speed to stay in front of the defender. Had success at the POA as a pin blocker or turn-out blocker on the edge but doesn't reset the LOS with any power of note.

Competitive Toughness - High effort player in both the run game and as a pass catcher. Not going to tip off defenders with his effort or rolling lazily out of his stance. Functional strength could best be described as "adequate" in the box but shows terrific contact balance after the catch.

Flexibility - No issues with his hinges. Like his mobility through the core to peel back to the football and adjust to poorly thrown passes. His length and extension skills are enhanced by mobility through the shoulders and comfort in extension.

Balance - Dynamic base is pretty impressive, like how easily he generates tilt and lean as he runs to carry momentum and continue to roll through his cut. His ability to absorb contact and continue to push up the field and keep his balance provides a key element in RAC.

Football Intelligence - Three different schools in three seasons but he's still fairly advanced as a receiver. He's effective in slipping past bodies in shallow zones and getting momentum and shows pretty clean footwork. Big area of improvement on routes is not being passive at times to cross face.

BEST TRAIT - Contested Catch Ability

WORST TRAIT - Power at POA

BEST FILM -South Carolina (2018)

WORST FILM - Alabama (2018)

RED FLAGS - None

Jace Sternberger is an excellent receiving threat from the TE position and his receiving chops should allow him to get reps early as a rookie. Sternberger has smooth breaks, soft hands, good concentration skills and enough blocking to not be considered a liability at the POA. He needs to continue to add some false breaks on his routes and really focus on his balance and lower body power as a blocker but his three year projection is favorable, can impact pass game year one.

Round Grade - Early Second Round

 

[Snoops]

I knew they were going for him! I told my buddy’s that just cuz they liked him up to the draft. And I’m bummed they didn’t take brown or Campbell in round 2

 

[HardRightEdge]

OK pick. The consistent plus comment is he runs good routes, an essential in the world according to Rodgers to see the ball and avoid the stink eye. The consistent negative comment is he's a poor blocker which, as next year's replacement for Graham, would not be a fall off.

He's a reasonable facimile of Hockenson as a receiver but not the other part.

 

[GleefulGary]

He's solid. Not a great pick, not a bad pick. Fills a position of need, and he's a good route runner with good hands. Smooth.

Needs to get stronger.

I'm pretty good with the pick. I think Savage and Jenkins are my favorites so far.

 

[TDF]

All I care about is if can can catch the ball over the middle on 3rd down! If does that he is a great pick

 

[TomBrownFan40]

I agree with Mr. Jubilee above, he looks like he can spend some time with the strength coach but I like the pick. Bottom line, I'm going to bed much happier tonight than last night! Thank you Mr. Gute!

 

[GreenNGold_81]

Love the pick, hopefully he can contribute in the red zone and we get to use more two te sets. Hopefully we continue to develop Tonyan as well.

 

[Dantés]

I was hoping for a better blocker but he also has time to work on those elements before he takes over the main gig. Nice selection. They definitely needed a TE.

 

[GleefulGary]

Notice how the GB scout said TE was a position of need.

Graham won't be here past this season and Lewis is old.

 

[GleefulGary]

Notice how the GB scout said TE was a position of need.

Graham won't be here past this season and Lewis is old.

And now Gute says they could have lived without drafting a TE.

 

[Arod2gjdd]

one word: smooth

 

[gbgary]

seems like we need another RB and ILB more than a 4th TE but ok. seems quick and has good hands.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

If we were so sold on getting a TE in this draft, then Graham should have only been signed to a 1-year deal, not a 3-year deal.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

If we were so sold on getting a TE in this draft, then Graham should have only been signed to a 1-year deal, not a 3-year deal.

Maybe, but when were we sold on getting a TE in this draft? Before signing Graham or after his first season? Also, the contract was geared more towards being a 2 year deal, with an easy out for the Packers after year 2.

I'm still optimistic about Graham having a better year. If he has a great year and the Packers can justify the price of keeping him for that 3rd year, nothing wrong with having 2 quality TE's.

 

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[PackerfaninCarolina]

Maybe, but when were we sold on getting a TE in this draft?

There were a number of articles or mock draft opinions going on that seemed to have people suggesting it was a done deal. Some of my beefs with it has been that the roster with Graham and Lewis's contracts seems to be a tad oversaturated with TEs when I think other spots could use the depth that the position is clogging up.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I know some liked Hochenson, but had Gute wanted to move up to get him, it would have ended up costing us our #12 and at minimum, the #75 (plus probably a 4th). I will take Gary+Jace+the 4th over Hoch.