Brenton Strange
TE, Penn St. · 2023 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #61 (JAX)
Pre-draft profile Patterns
He landed exactly where a #61 pick typically does.
The 2023 class is only 3 seasons in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Position
TE (TE group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 37.1% of the time (321 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #68 (#7 at his position), close to where he went (#61).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Penn St.: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.70 40-yard dash at 253 lbs: faster than 58% of TEs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.5% of the time (2,288 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 43 of ~51 possible regular-season games from 2023 through 2025 (~84%). Plus 6 games so far in 2026.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 49 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 2 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 8 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 2.1 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 10.1 |
| Receiving | 117 rec, 1,265 yds, 7 TD |
| Defense | 1 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2023 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2023 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Position TE | 37.1% n=321 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Middle 50% | 50.5% n=2,288 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 4", 253 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.70 s |
| Bench press | 23 reps |
| Vertical | 36" |
| Broad jump | 124" |
| 3-cone | 7.25 s |
| Shuttle | 4.46 s |
| Arm / hand | 31.13" / 9.63" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #68 overall (#7 TE) |
Picked around him 2023 redraft
| 58 | Luke Schoonmaker | redraft #142 |
| 59 | O'Cyrus Torrence | redraft #14 |
| 60 | DJ Turner | redraft #59 |
| 62 | Juice Scruggs | redraft #91 |
| 63 | Marvin Mims | redraft #67 |
| 64 | Zacch Pickens | redraft #167 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.