Jerreth Sterns (born July 1, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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at Houston Baptist before transferring to

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Early life

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

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according to 247 Sports. Sterns was originally committed to

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but he decommitted and flipped to Houston Baptist.

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. In the 2019 season, Sterns recorded ten total touchdowns on 867 receiving yards in 12 games as a sophomore. In a game against Lamar, he would have three touchdown receptions. 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. On December 14, 2020, Sterns along with HBU quarterback Bailey Zappe announced their decision to transfer after the 2020 season.

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. 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. Behind Sterns and Zappe, the Hilltoppers won the

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and earned a spot in the C-USA Championship Game. On December 19, 2021, Sterns announced he would be declaring for the

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sterns signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022.

Los Angeles Rams

On December 22, 2022, Sterns signed with the practice squad of the

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. He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023. On March 10, 2023, Sterns was waived by the

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On July 3, 2023, he signed with the

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of the

. On August 6, Sterns made his professional debut, totaling seven receptions for 71 yards, being named the Breakout Player of the Week. On August 20, Sterns recorded his first career touchdown, an 18-yard pass from

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. He finished his first season in the CFL recording 44 receptions for 449 yards and a touchdown. He became a

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upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On February 11, 2025, Sterns signed with the

as a free agent after two seasons in Saskatchewan.

Personal life

Sterns has six siblings, including

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Caden Sterns. His father played basketball for Baylor. Sterns is a

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References

External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio

Houston Baptist Huskies bio

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sterns, Jerreth 1999 births Living people American football wide receivers Houston Christian Huskies football players Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football players Waxahachie High School alumni Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Los Angeles Rams players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Canadian football wide receivers Players of American football from Ellis County, Texas Players of Canadian football from Texas Winnipeg Blue Bombers players