Brian Thomas Jr.
American football player (born 2002)
American football player
 Thomas with the LSU Tigers in 2023 | |
| No. 7 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (2002-10-08) October 8, 2002 (age 21) Walker, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Walker (Walker, Louisiana) |
| College: | LSU (2021–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Brian Thomas Jr. (born October 8, 2002) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, leading the FBS with 17 touchdowns catches in 2023. Thomas was selected by the Jaguars in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
High school career
Thomas Jr. was born on October 8, 2002, in Walker, Louisiana and attended Walker High School.[1] He played both football and basketball in high school.[2] He had 30 receptions for 507 yards with seven touchdowns as a senior in 2020 and 75 receptions for 1,272 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior. Thomas Jr. was selected to the 2021 All-American Bowl.[3] He committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.[4]
College career
As a freshman at LSU in 2021, Thomas Jr. played in 12 games and had nine starts, recording 28 receptions for 359 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2022, he started six of 13 games and had 31 receptions for 361 yards and five touchdowns.[5] He led the FBS with 17 receiving touchdowns in 2023 and declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season.[6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+7⁄8 in (1.90 m) | 209 lb (95 kg) | 32+3⁄4 in (0.83 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.33 s | 1.50 s | 2.55 s | 38.5 in (0.98 m) | 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) | 11 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine[7][8] | ||||||||||||
Thomas was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 23rd overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.[9]
References
- ^ Fambrough, Robin (October 2, 2019). "Big plays, big potential: Walker's versatile Brian Thomas Jr. embraces multiple roles". The Advocate. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Salzer, Charles (November 17, 2020). "Walker 2-sport star Brian Thomas Jr. has a few decision to make as his high school career ends". The Advocate. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Holland, Brian (June 24, 2020). "Walker High star commits to 2021 All-American Bowl". BRProud.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Fambrough, Robin (February 9, 2021). "Walker wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. signs with LSU over Alabama, Texas A&M". The Advocate. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Vann, Leah (October 20, 2022). "Drawing on basketball roots, LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas a quiet threat in deep room". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Al-Khateeb, Zac (January 2, 2024). "Brian Thomas Jr. declares for 2024 NFL Draft: Stats, projection for LSU football receiver". The Daily Advertiser. USA Today. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Brian Thomas Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Brian Thomas Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Logue, Gus (April 25, 2024). "Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. at 23rd overall". Big Cat Country. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
External links
- LSU Tigers bio
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