Former highly touted recruit who came into Texas with plenty of hype but failed to make the impact that was expected. The size, length and aggressiveness as a hitter are still intriguing traits, but Sterns has moments where he really struggles with diagnosing play design and staying ahead of what the offense is trying to do. He lacks optimal instincts to play single-high, and man coverage can get away from him. He's shown signs of becoming a more reliable open-field tackler and he has the traits to be a better downhill safety than one playing backward. His eye-popping pro day numbers could push him up the draft board by a round, but the concerns about his play remain the same.
Smallish safety with two years as a full-time starter. Brown has plenty of experience playing inside the box, but he's not as pesky or physical as you would like for that role. He's a high-energy player with athletic feet and adequate coverage instincts. He looks natural in off-man coverage when matched against the slot. However, he doesn't have the tools to play over the top of the defense. He has camp potential but lacks some important traits for an NFL safety.
