Brenton Strange was drafted No. 61 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 30 · #61 overall
Brenton Strange Penn State Draft
Brenton Strange was drafted No. 61 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 43
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 8111th at Penn State
The pick
How Brenton Strange came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
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Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 253 lbs
- Hometown
- Parkersburg, WV
- Pre-draft board
- No. 68 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 8111th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Brenton Strange.
Florida
Michigan
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Penn State in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brenton Strange in the 2023 NFL Draft
Brenton Strange is a Tight end out of Penn State selected No. 61 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2023 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brenton Strange drafted?
Brenton Strange was selected No. 61 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/brenton-strange.
What college did Brenton Strange play for?
Brenton Strange played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Brenton Strange's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/brenton-strange.