Brenton Strange TE Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brenton Strange TE Penn State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Multi-Role TE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/23/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/27/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 04/23/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |
| Age: 23.11 DOB: 12/27/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 80.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 124.0 | |
| Hands: |
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73% |
| Short Receiving: |
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77% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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80% |
| Deep Threat: |
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79% |
| Blocking: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#167
Position rank:
#8
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1636 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 61 (JAX)
Draft Profile: Bio
Brenton Strange from Parkersburg High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Strange opted to join Penn State.In 2019 as a freshman Strange saw action in just 2 games for the Nittany Lions as he made one reception for just 4 yards for an average of 4.0 yards per reception, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 122.9.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 9 games and had 17 catches for 164 yards for an average of 9.6 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 134.2. In pass protection he gave up 2 pressures and no sacks.
As a junior in 2021 he played 13 games and hauled in 20 catches for 225 yards for an average of 11.3 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 98.7. As a pass blocker he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had 32 catches for 362 yards for an average of 11.3 yards per catch, 5 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 135.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Strange fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance.
- An excellent blocker on the outside, Strange also adds value in the running game.
- He’s also a catch-and-run threat, a creative runner who has good vision in the open field; he’ll be an option to return kicks as well.
- Shows good sense as a route runner and provides an enormous catch radius over the middle of the field. Strange has soft hands and uses his frame effectively to shield defenders, making him a major threat in the red zone.
- Size limitations are obvious, but he's a tough pound-for-pound blocker.
- Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when he can. Understands his role as a blocker.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- And he’ll need to become a sharper route runner, especially on option routes, to create separation at the intermediate level.
- Strange also had problems with drops when coming back to the action. Strange has some issues against press coverage, sometimes spending too much time hand fighting at the line of scrimmage.
- While Strange has the athleticism to be a catch-and-run threat, he never seemed comfortable catching, gathering, and transitioning to a runner.
Brenton Strange percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Brenton Strange Video Review
How other scouting services rate Brenton Strange (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
121.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
15.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.