Jerreth Sterns

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Jerreth Sterns
No. 83 – Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-01) July 1, 1999 (age 24)
Waxahachie, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Waxahachie
(Waxahachie, TX)
College:
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Receptions:44
Receiving yards:449
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at CFL.ca

Jerreth Sterns (born July 1, 1999) is an American professional Canadian football wide receiver who plays for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. He played college football at Houston Baptist before transferring to Western Kentucky.

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High school career

Sterns went to Waxahachie High School. As a senior, Sterns caught 8 touchdown passes for 956 yards. He was rated as a 2-star recruit and the 374th best player in the state of Texas according to 247 Sports. [1] Sterns was originally committed to Army but he decommitted and flipped to Houston Baptist. [2]

College career

Houston Baptist

Sterns played in 11 games as a freshman. He recorded four receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. His first career touchdown came against SMU. [3]

As a sophomore in 2019 Sterns, would tally ten total touchdowns on 867 receiving yards in 12 games. In a game against Lamar, he would have three touchdown receptions. [3]

In 2020, during a shortened four-game season, Sterns would have five touchdowns and 454 yards. In 27 games with Houston Baptist, Sterns would record 18 touchdowns on 220 receptions for 1,971 yards. [3] On December 14, 2020, Sterns along with HBU quarterback Bailey Zappe announced their decision to transfer after the 2020 season. [4]

Western Kentucky

On December 18, 2020, Sterns announced he would be transferring to Western Kentucky following former Houston Baptist OC Zach Kittley and quarterback Bailey Zappe. [5] Sterns played in all of Western Kentucky's 14 games posting career highs of 17 touchdowns and 1,902 receiving yards on 150 catches. Sterns was the NCAA's leader in receiving yards, receptions and was tied for most receiving touchdowns. [6] Behind Sterns and Zappe, the Hilltoppers won the Boca Raton Bowl and earned a spot in the C-USA Championship Game. On December 19, 2021, Sterns announced he would be declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 7+3⁄8 in
(1.71 m)		183 lb
(83 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.62 s1.60 s2.62 s4.14 s6.80 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day [8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sterns signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. [9] He was waived on August 30, 2022. [10]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 22, 2022, Sterns signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams. [11] He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023. [12]

On March 10, 2023, Sterns was waived by the Los Angeles Rams. [13]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On July 3, 2023, he signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. [14] [15] On August 6, Sterns made his professional debut, totaling seven receptions for 71 yards, being named the Breakout Player of the Week. [16] On August 20, Sterns recorded his first career touchdown, an 18-yard pass from Jake Dolegala. [17]

Personal life

Sterns has six siblings, including Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns. His father played basketball for Baylor. [18] Sterns is a Christian. [19]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jerreth Sterns, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Jerreth Sterns Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 "Jerreth Sterns - Football". Houston Christian University Athletics. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ Nadeau, Rene (December 20, 2021). "Bailey Zappe and Jerreth Sterns could draw NFL teams needing to spark their passing games". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ Olson, Max. "Max Olson: Houston Baptist QB Bailey Zappe and WRs Jerreth..." The Athletic. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ "NCAA College Football FBS current individual Stats | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  7. ↑ Sparkman, Wyatt (December 19, 2021). "Jerreth Sterns Declares for the NFL Draft". WKUHerald.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  8. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Jerreth Sterns, Western Kentucky NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  9. ↑ Smith, Scott (May 13, 2022). "Bucs Add 13 More Rookies from Undrafted Ranks". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2022). "Tyler Johnson Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  11. ↑ @RamsNFL (December 22, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Returned to Practice, Designated for Return T Chandler Brewer • Signed to Practice Squad WR Lance Lenoir, WR Jerreth Sterns" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ @RamsNFL (January 9, 2023). "LA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Future Contracts TE Roger Carter, DB T.J. Carter, DE T.J. Carter, DB Richard LeCounte, T Max Pircher, WR Jaquarii Roberson, WR Jerreth Sterns, DE Brayden Thomas, DE Zach VanValkenburg" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ Williams, Charean (March 10, 2023). "Rams officially release Leonard Floyd, seven others". NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders add former Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers Jerreth Sterns". TSN. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
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  17. ↑ Sterns brings in his first career CFL touchdown to extend the Riders' lead, August 20, 2023, retrieved August 24, 2023
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