Former Texas A&M All-American TE Jace Sternberger is finding his way in the USFL
Professional sports are for the elite of the elite, but it’s not always about the physical challenges; there are mental and opportunity hurdles that must be overcome as well. We hear a lot about athletes no longer being in love with the game, simply questioning if the grind is worth it in the long run, or just needing an honest shot at getting on the field to play. For Jace Sternberger, it came down to opportunity, and after a brief stint in the NFL, he is now making a name for himself in the USFL with the hopes of getting another crack at the National Football League.
He currently leads the league in receiving touchdowns (7), second in receiving average (15.7), and fourth in receiving yards (517). Sternberger has also proven throughout the season that he is the best tight end in the league, being named to the All-USFL Team offense. As a side note, former Aggie Avery Gennesy is also seeing a resurgence as he made the team.
Introducing the 2023 All-USFL Team offense 👏
Which player on this list was your favorite to watch? 🏈 pic.twitter.com/hGEBf5vf8L
— USFL (@USFL) June 21, 2023
In a recent interview with David Nuno at TexAgs, Sternberger gave fans an update on his journey where he is now and his hopes for the future. Below are a few of the highlights of that interview:
It has been a refreshing year. The USFL kind of reminds me of being in JUCO right before I went to A&M, especially with the way the season is going. I hadn’t played football for 18 or 19 months. I didn’t realize what I had until it was gone. This is a great training opportunity to get back into the NFL.
I remember all the things people said during the 18 months I wasn’t playing. I always appreciate the love and support, but some of the people reaching out now weren’t there in those months. Those months were rough times for me. It has never been a talent issue for me. It is all about the scheme and fit
For a deeper insight, visit TexAgs to listen to the entire interview. Also below are highlights from Jace’s record-setting year in the USFL.
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Your current USFL League leader
10/10 weeks of the regular season and @_Jstern leads the league in receiving tds for another week 😤💪 pic.twitter.com/LkIAkVLErZ
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 21, 2023
Easy Touchdown for J. Stern
ALL. THE. WAY!!!!!@_Jstern into the endzone for the touchdown! 🐎 pic.twitter.com/5TJx5LKEqh
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 17, 2023
A little post TD interview
"I don't always have to be looking at Jace to know where Jace is ending up."@Jbooty88 caught up with @_Jstern and @McGoughAlex after their TD ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/9j1aNF3FB4
— USFL (@USFL) June 17, 2023
Record Setter
KING 👑 @_Jstern https://t.co/KLoom4J8gp
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 16, 2023
Gets them both down for a clutch TD
WHAT! A! GUY! 🙌@_Jstern gets the ball and the feet for the TD!
🎥: @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/CeVx1Ymwuo
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 11, 2023
He got up field in a hurry!
JACE STERNBERGER OH MY! 🔥 @_Jstern has wheeeels!
🎥: @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/M0ycSM7wOr
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 11, 2023
4th quarter TD for the lead
🐎 @McgoughAlex to @_Jstern to give the @USFLStallions the lead‼️
🎥: @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/W8NZk2NGH4
— USFL (@USFL) June 3, 2023
Thats just not fair
Look at @_Jstern BALLIN https://t.co/1x4LEqqoPn
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) May 28, 2023
Crowded catch? No problem
McGough ➡️ @_Jstern for 25 yards! pic.twitter.com/azi7NdRJYs
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) May 13, 2023
Jace scores tying the game up before half time
This was a DART 🎯 @McgoughAlex to @_Jstern connected to tie the game for the @USFLStallions right before the half 😏
📺 @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/TIqvz4f0mq
— USFL (@USFL) April 29, 2023
Big day for the former Aggie Tight End
Jace Sternberger popped OFF in yesterday's win against the Showboats! 🐎 💪 @_Jstern pic.twitter.com/OtrpocSlQG
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) April 23, 2023
Talking it up with his QB
— Jace (@_Jstern) April 23, 2023
TD grab in the back of the endzone
TOUCHDOWN! 🙌
Alex McGough connects with @_Jstern to give us a 17-10 lead shortly before the half! #GiddyUp pic.twitter.com/nwS2OdthpS
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) April 16, 2023