Jace Sternberger NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Athletic, move tight end with good routes and soft hands.

—Has skills to beat man coverage; can get up the seam and separate from coverage and might be able to steal glances from safeties as he gets down field.

—Good catch radius with soft hands; will go up and grab the ball away from his 6'4", 251-pound frame and can sink low to get one off the turf.

—Route running is one of his best traits as he moves and sets up defenders like a savvy veteran. Sinks his hips, has quick and light footwork and uses all his tools to create separation.

—Good developmental prospect who could be an impact tight end if he can gain strength and work on improving his blocking.

WEAKNESSES

—Lacks ideal size and power to be an in-line tight end in the NFL; will not add much value as a straight-line blocker.

—Tested agility times were average to below-average at the combine. Didn't look like the loose, fluid athlete seen on his game tape.

—Doesn't have the strength to beat press coverage at the line of scrimmage; might be limited to a flex tight end role.

—Shies away from contact with the ball in his hands or when asked to make contested catches.

—Needs overall strength development for blocking and short-area routes; bit of a boom-or-bust player.

Jace Sternberger NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Packers Rookie

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OVERALL

Jace Sternberger looks the part on tape and has the traits of a potential starting tight end. Teams that want an in-line player or elite run-blocker might not see the value of his potential, but clubs that want tight ends who can operate in space and up the seam will.

GRADE: 5.90 (ROUND 3-4—FUTURE STARTER)

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