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Brenton Strange

TE

Drafted 61st overall in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft, Brenton Strange arrived from Penn State. He's currently with JAX, in his 4th season in the league. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 78.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 93rd percentile at the position. Few match his target share, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 117 catches for 1,265 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 253#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 2, 61st overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
73.5

92th percentile among TEs

6 games · 33 targets

Role×0.14+1.75
Hands×0.1+0.66
Volume×0.12+1.61
Total EPA×0.22+1.37
EPA/target×0.3+0.63
Yards/target×0.12+1.52

Week 1 projection · vs CLE

Methodology
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.4 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec yds40.0 (9.2–70.8)49% 40.5+
Rec yds40.0 (9.2–70.8)49% 40.5+
Rec yds40.0 (9.2–70.8)49% 40.5+
Rec yds40.0 (9.2–70.8)49% 40.5+
Rec yds40.0 (9.2–70.8)49% 40.5+
Rec yds40.0 (9.2–70.8)49% 40.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst76▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility10▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size42▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands94▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat93▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability12▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share96▶

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

Air-Yards Share96▶

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

Impact

Efficiency85▶

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

Volume92▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX73.56262791
2025JAX78.812465403
2024JAX64.214404112
2023JAX38.775351

Career profile

Brenton Strange has appeared in 39 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with JAX.

As a receiver he has caught 117 passes for 1,265 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with JAX: 540 yards and 3 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 78.8, in the 93rd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
17
4.3/g
167
42/g
1
Away2
9
4.5/g
112
56/g
0
In division1
5
5.0/g
44
44/g
0
Out of division5
21
4.2/g
235
47/g
1
In wins4
19
4.8/g
218
55/g
1
In losses2
7
3.5/g
61
31/g
0
On grass3
7
2.3/g
72
24/g
1
On turf3
19
6.3/g
207
69/g
0
Outdoors6
26
4.3/g
279
47/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE2 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD59.5
Week 2DEN2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 3NE3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD30.6
Week 4CIN7 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD91
Week 5PHI7 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD71.1
Week 6HOU5 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD57.8

Brenton Strange — common questions

What position does Brenton Strange play?
Brenton Strange is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brenton Strange played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brenton Strange has played for JAX (2023–2026).
Where did Brenton Strange go to college?
Brenton Strange played college football at Penn State.
When was Brenton Strange drafted?
Brenton Strange was selected in round 2, 61st overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brenton Strange scored?
Brenton Strange has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 receiving).
What is Brenton Strange's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brenton Strange rated 73.5 for 2026, the 92nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2023

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