A 7th-round pick (220th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Monmouth, Neal Sterling has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2018 with NYJ, capping a 4-season NFL career. His efficiency stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 24 catches for 239 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 257#
College
Monmouth
Draft
Rd 7, 220th overall (2015)
Seasons
2015–2018
2016 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology72th percentile among TEs · limited sample
6 games · 16 targets
2016 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size45▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands82▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat66▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability42▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share62▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share70▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency86▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume48▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Neal Sterling has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: JAX (2015–2016), NYJ (2017–2018).
As a receiver he has caught 24 passes for 239 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2016 with JAX: 110 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game74 on 5 catches vs NE, 2017 Week 17
2016 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 9 3.0/g | 80 27/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 30 10/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 24 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 10 2.5/g | 86 22/g | 0 |
| In wins | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 10 10/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 11 2.2/g | 100 20/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 9 2.3/g | 80 20/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 30 15/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 14 14/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 11 2.2/g | 96 19/g | 0 |
2016 game log
Neal Sterling — common questions
- What position does Neal Sterling play?
- Neal Sterling is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Neal Sterling played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Neal Sterling has played for JAX (2015–2016), NYJ (2017–2018).
- Where did Neal Sterling go to college?
- Neal Sterling played college football at Monmouth.
- When was Neal Sterling drafted?
- Neal Sterling was selected in round 7, 220th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Neal Sterling scored?
- Neal Sterling has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Neal Sterling's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Neal Sterling rated 46.1 for 2018, the 46th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Sam DarnoldQB · 2018
- Isaiah CrowellRB · 2018
- Robbie ChosenWR · 2018
- Josh McCownQB · 2018
- Chris HerndonTE · 2018
- Elijah McGuireRB · 2018
- Bilal PowellRB · 2018
- Quincy EnunwaWR · 2018
Drafted in round 7, 2015
- Anthony MorrisG · pick 218
- Hayes PullardLB · pick 219
- Andre DeboseWR · pick 221
- Austin ReiterC · pick 222
- Deon SimonDT · pick 223
- Bryce HagerOLB · pick 224
- Jake RodgersOT · pick 225
- Bobby HartOT · pick 226
Also from Monmouth
- Kenji BaharQB · 2021–2021
- Pete GuerrerioRB · 2020–2020
- Reggie White Jr.WR · 2019–2019
- Hakeem VallesTE · 2016–2018
- Miles AustinWR · 2006–2015
- Jose GumbsS · 2012–2013
- Johnathan NalboneTE · 2009–2011