Tony Pauline reported today on twitter that Jags brought him in for a visit. Can't post a link, don't have access to twitter at work. Not much info out there but did find this blurb from CBS sports.
- The most impressive player on either roster on Tuesday was Monmouth WR Neal Sterling, who is well-built (6-3, 239) and although he lacks ideal speed, his routes were controlled with no wasted movement, allowing him to gain a step on defensive backs. Sterling showed some lower body burst to plant-and-go in his breaks with strong hands to be a reliable finisher at the catch point, boasting a large catching radius with his 33-inch arms.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-d...ice-report
Quote:“After practice and walking off the field getting stopped by all these scouts from so many teams felt pretty good,” said Sterling who ran a 4.55 40-yard dash.
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">He had a 36.5” vertical and pumped 225-pounds 19 times on the bench press. Most important, he demonstrated is attention to detail in running his routes and displaying his soft hands.
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">“I like to do all the little extras,” said Sterling when working on his craft and techniques at the position.
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The little things are paying off for this big target. Possessing long arms (33”) and overall impressive muscular frame, Sterling passes the eyeball test by a mile. The fifth-year senior faced plenty of double-teams in his final season where he finished with 55 catches for 905 yards and six touchdowns. Chiseled and agile, Sterling is an imposing figure who knows how to use his size to his advantage against even the biggest defensive backs.
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">“My sister actually says I’m just like Alshon Jeffery from the (Chicago) Bears,” Sterling said when asked about who he may remind us of at the next level. “I feel like I resemble him with basically his size and the way he catches the ball and how he uses his body to shield off defenders. I try to model my play after him. I have learned a lot from watching him.”
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Definately passes the eye test, seems like he's built to be a modern NFL TE
I love that they use the sister as the source for NFL comparisons.
Played basketball against him multiple times in high school. HUGE dude, seems bigger than 6'3 easily. Nice person as well. Would be cool to select a player who sent my shot into the stands once lol.
Nice call OP!
Very intriguing physical specimen. I guess he's headed to TE?
Great risk / reward ratio in round 7. Looks like a pretty skilled receiver.
Dave bangs another double off the left field wall.
Quote:I love that they use the sister as the source for NFL comparisons.
That always boosts your stock. And if your mom compares you to Michael Jordan, you feel like you're on cloud nine.
I noted that Caldwell compared him to Clay Harbor.
Quote:Definitely passes the eye test, seems like he's built to be a modern NFL TE
Has he ever been a tight end at any level?
Quote:I noted that Caldwell compared him to Clay Harbor.
I hope he will be better than Clay Harbor if he moves to tight end.
He's listed at WR for what it's worth
Quote:Played basketball against him multiple times in high school. HUGE dude, seems bigger than 6'3 easily. Nice person as well. Would be cool to select a player who sent my shot into the stands once lol.
That's wusup