A handpicked sleeper favorite of Beyond The Boxscore, Sturdivant wins as a vertical route runner with speed, size, and route saviness. He can stack corners on the outside and get over the top. He'll compete for snaps as the X receiver in Matt LaFleur's scheme and could serve as a one-for-one replacement for Dontayvion Wicks if the Packers suffer an injury atop their WR depth chart. Keep an eye on Sturdivant as a potential waiver wire add midseason.
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Packers' J. Michael Sturdivant: Sticking around in Green Bay
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Sturdivant has made Green Bay's initial 53-man roster, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The undrafted free agent out of Florida impressed the coaching staff with 112 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Packers' preseason finale. Sturdivant is likely to be limited to a depth role out of the gate, as Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden seem secure in the top three spots on the wide receiver depth chart.
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J. Michael Sturdivant: Slated to sign with Packers
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Green Bay is expected to sign Sturdivant as an undrafted free agent, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.
Sturdivant spent time with Cal, UCLA and Florida during his collegiate career. In his lone season with the Gators last year, he tallied 406 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 27 catches. Sturdivant stands 6-foot-3 and ran a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, making him an intriguing wideout prospect despite his quiet numbers with Florida.
