Sterling (born January 14, 1992) is an American former professional foootball tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons.

He played college football for the Monmouth Hawks and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Sterling was a two-time NJSIAA Group II Central Jersey State Champion his junior and senior year at Manasquan High School under coach Pete Cahill.

In his senior year, the Warriors posted a 9–3 record where Sterling led the team in offense with 40 catches for 700 yards with 8 touchdowns.

After leading the team in receptions and receiving yards, Sterling was named Northeast Conference Offensive Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given to the nation's top freshman in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

In his junior year, Sterling played in all 12 of his games where he recorded 57 catches, 647 receiving yards, and six touchdowns which all led the team.