From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, we’ll take a look at a Western Kentucky wide receiver Jerreth Sterns, who burst onto the scene in his lone season with the Hilltoppers.
#8 Jerreth Sterns, WR, Western Kentucky (Jr.) — 5073, 183 Lbs.
Event Name – Savvy route runner that creates ample separation at top of stem -Showcased sure hands in 2021 in Air Raid system -Good feel for finding soft spot in zone coverage; patient overall receiver -Compact frame that allows him to handle slot punishment despite smaller size -Good feel for route running overall; knows how to set up defenders well in space -Surprisingly large catch radius despite size; wins consistently in the air -Tracks football very well down the field, able to adjust route to track football without losing speed -Uber productive final season at Western Kentucky; consistently produced week after week out of the slot -Projects as a slot receiver in the NFL that also brings punt return abilities -One of the smallest receivers in the draft class overall -Majority of production came in Air Raid system designed for open looks for quarterback -Lacks the high-end speed necessary at the next level to win consistently after pro defenders -Primarily a slot receiver; will not threaten boundary corners, rarely dealt with a challenge at the line of scrimmage in college -Despite toughness, won’t offer much after the catch as a YAC guy -Most of touches were manufactured in Air Raid system -Lacks overall explosion, especially into and out of breaks -Won the college football statistical triple crown for receiving, yards and touchdowns; third player ever in CFB history to achieve that statistical trio -Competed in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas -Named Associated Press Second Team All-American in 2021 -Named C-USA Newcomer of the Year -Set single season receiving, yards and touchdowns record at WKU, breaking former NFL wide receiver Taywan Taylor’s record set in 2016 -Prior to WKU, spent three seasons at Houston Baptist with fellow transfer Bailey Zappe, where he put up 220 receptions for 1,971 yards and 18 touchdowns in 27 career games over three seasons for the Huskies -Played high school football for former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna in Texas Just three times in the long, illustrious history has a receiver accomplished what Western Kentucky’s Jerreth Sterns did in 2021 for the Hilltoppers.
-2022 East-West Shrine Bowl participantMeasurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan 40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press 9’11” 40″ 12