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: Remains in concussion protocol
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Sturdivant (concussion) has yet to return to practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Sturdivant is competing for a spot on the Packers' initial 53-man roster, but he has been sidelined at practice after suffering a concussion. The undrafted wide receiver has appeared in both of the Packers' preseason contests so far, reeling in three of four targets for 30 yards. Sturdivant will have a couple more chances to clear protocol and return to practice before Friday's preseason finale against Arizona.
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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.
