The 2023 NFL Draft will be a great event for teams to start building for their future. Here is the Brenton Strange 2023 NFL Draft Profile.
Position: Tight End
School: Penn State
Size: 6-foot-4, 253 pounds
Class: Redshirt Junior
2022 Stats: 32 receptions, 362 receiving yards, 5 touchdown receptions, 11.3 yards per reception
Strange improved every season he was at Penn State over the last four seasons. Now he is in the 2023 NFL Draft.
As a four-star prospect out of West Virginia, Strange signed with Penn State. He redshirted his first season on campus after playing in just four games. In limited action during the 2020 season, Strange had 17 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns. His role increased in 2021 with Strange delivering 20 catches for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Strange helped the Nittany Lions go 7-6. In the 2022 season, Strange tallied 32 receptinos for 362 yards and five touchdowns. He led Penn State to an 11-2 record and a Rose Bowl win.
Following the Rose Bowl, Strange declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. He is currently projected to be a mid-round pick.
Strange isn’t the biggest tight end, but he is a good blocker. He has good effort and has a desire to finish plays to open up big holes for running backs. While he can line up on the line of scrimmage, he also proved to be a good lead blocker out of the backfield. Strange can also be used in pass protection and holds up there as well.
His versatility will be appealing to teams. Strange has the ability to be an in-line tight end, but he can also play in the slot if needed. He also has experience playing H-back. Teams will be able to use Strange in a variety of ways.
He has good athleticism to help him be productive at the next level. Strange has ok quickness and solid agility. This helps him create separation. To go with that, he also has solid body control to help him bring in catches that are off his frame.
His run blocking is a strength, but there are areas for improvement. He needs to have better technique, mostly with his hand usage. Strange could have better punch timing and hand placement. Currently his hands get too wide. He also needs to maintain his leverage.
While he has solid athleticism, Strange has just average play speed. He will not be able to create a threat consistently down the seam. His good change of direction skills will help him get open underneath, but Strange is not a threat for a deep play.
Strange has had his fair share of focus drops. He needs to look the ball all the way in before turning and running upfield to help fix the issue. Strange already doesn’t have the greatest catch-radius, so he needs to convert on the passes that are on target.
Projected Draft Range: Third Round Pick-Fifth Round Pick
Draft Grade: Fourth Round Pick
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