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Neal Sterling

TE

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 target share stands out most — the 82nd 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

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
55.5

77th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14+0.79
Hands×0.1+0.49
Volume×0.12-0.61
Total EPA×0.22-0.01
EPA/target×0.3+0.52
Yards/target×0.12+0.15

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group 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

Hands24▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat73▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability78▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share82▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share81▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency80▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume36▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018NYJ46.14647
2017NYJ55.56682
2016JAX53.2612110
2015JAX46.51

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)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away4
6
1.5/g
82
21/g
0
In division2
5
2.5/g
74
37/g
0
Out of division4
1
0.3/g
8
2/g
0
In wins1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses5
6
1.2/g
82
16/g
0
On grass2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
0
On turf4
5
1.3/g
74
19/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors5
6
1.2/g
82
16/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LV1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 3MIA—40.7
Week 10TB—42.5
Week 15NO—44
Week 16LAC—44.1
Week 17NE5 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD86.1

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.

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Drafted in round 7, 2015

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