Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

22-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Jacksonville Jaguars
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas was a late-rising prospect, with his stock largely driven by a 1,177-yard, 17-TD junior season and then a standout performance at the 2024 Scouting Combine. He had only 720 yards and seven touchdowns over his previous two seasons at LSU, even though he made nine starts as a true freshman after coming in as a four-star recruit. Being part of the same class as mega prospect Malik Nabers was one factor in Thomas' lack of volume prior to 2023, though the other guys they competed with for WR snaps/targets were mostly late-round picks (Trey Palmer, Kayshon Boutte) or non-prospects (Jaray Jenkins, Jack Bech) and Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels helped everyone in 2022-23. Even the 17-TD season saw Thomas sitting 41 targets and 392 yards shy of Nabers, with a 21.8 percent target share (compared to Nabers' 31.9). While the on-field production thus raises questions about his ability to command targets, Thomas went 23rd overall to Jacksonville after running a 4.33 40-yard dash at 6-3, 209. He also did reasonably well in his other combine drills with a 38.5-inch vertical and 126-inch broad jump, and he's slightly on the young side for a rookie (turning 22 in November). It is possible that Thomas ends up more useful to the Jaguars than fantasy managers, as he and Gabe Davis could spend a lot of time clearing out safeties for WR Christian Kirk, TE Evan Engram and RB Travis Etienne. On the other hand, Thomas has the physical traits one looks for in a true No. 1 WR, giving him a much better best-case scenario than players like Kirk and Davis. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $14.66 million contract with the Jaguars in June of 2024.
Quiet game Sunday
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 3, 2024
Thomas had two receptions (four targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Thomas saw his production take a hit in Week 9 following a pair of outings with 60-plus yards and a touchdown in each. The 2024 first-round selection has still been a strong fantasy asset with 35 receptions, 595 yards and five touchdowns through nine contests this season. Thomas will look to resume his scoring ways in next Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Brian Thomas' 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
75.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.63
 
% Team Air Yards
28.9%
 
% Team Targets
20.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
62.3%
 
Drop Rate
5.7%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.6
 
% Targeted On Route
25.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.82
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
Jacksonville JaguarsJaguars 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

37272%
16171%
33565%
9241%
32463%
11551%
18536%
12354%
8116%
5625%
326%
3214%
296%
00%
31%
31%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Eagles pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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@ Eagles
Sunday, Nov 3rd at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
73.0
 
Cornerbacks
77.3
 
Safeties
57.4
 
Linebackers
90.1
 
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2024 Brian Thomas Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Brian Thomas' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
205 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.33 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
126 in
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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3 days ago
Justin Jefferson will almost certainly have a big game Sunday, and the Colts pass defense is weak enough for Jordan Addison to get rolling in the same game.
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Active as expected in Week 9
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 3, 2024
Thomas (chest) is active for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Eagles.
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Lining up to play Sunday
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Chest
November 3, 2024
Thomas (chest) is listed as questionable but expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Game-time decision against Eagles
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Chest
November 1, 2024
Thomas (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
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Another limited practice
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Chest
October 31, 2024
Thomas (chest) remained limited at practice Thursday.
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Manages limited practice
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Chest
October 30, 2024
Thomas (chest) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Elite company through five games
WRJacksonville Jaguars
October 10, 2024
Thomas' 2.78 yards per route run are the third-most for a rookie wide receiver with at least 100 routes in Weeks 1-5 since at least 2000, per Austin Gayle of The Ringer.
ANALYSIS
Thomas is in excellent company, slotting in below Greg Jennings and Ja'Marr Chase while coming in just ahead of Justin Jefferson and Puka Nacua. Jennings, Chase and Jefferson continued blossoming into elite talents down the line, while it's too early to tell what Thomas and Nacua will become. Jennings cooled off after his hot start in 2006 and didn't break out until the following season, but all three of Chase, Jefferson and Nacua went on to post at least 1,400 receiving yards in their outstanding rookie campaigns.
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