Brian Thomas
21-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
17
YDS
275
TD
2
AVG
16.2
TAR
26
Rest-of-Season Projections
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
RANKS
Hauls in TD against Houston
Thomas caught six of nine targets for 86 yards and a touchdown and added 13 rushing yards on one carry in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
The rookie led the Jaguars in receiving yards on the day, and his performance was highlighted by a two-yard TD grab in the first quarter after a muffed punt by Houston. Thomas has had a very productive start to his NFL career, putting together a 17-275-2 line on 26 targets over four games, and his role in the passing game is on the rise heading into a Week 5 clash with the Colts.
The rookie led the Jaguars in receiving yards on the day, and his performance was highlighted by a two-yard TD grab in the first quarter after a muffed punt by Houston. Thomas has had a very productive start to his NFL career, putting together a 17-275-2 line on 26 targets over four games, and his role in the passing game is on the rise heading into a Week 5 clash with the Colts.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
80.8Air Yards Per Snap
1.85% Team Air Yards
26.9%% Team Targets
21.1%Avg Depth of Target
12.4 YdsCatch Rate
65.4%Drop Rate
7.7%Avg Yds After Catch
4.9% Targeted On Route
22.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
89.6
Cornerbacks
76.6
Safeties
123.7
Linebackers
86.3
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2024 Brian Thomas Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Brian Thomas' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.33 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
126 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Catches five passes in blowout loss
Thomas secured five of nine targets for 48 yards during Monday's 47-10 loss to the Bills.
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Showcases big-play ability
Thomas recorded two receptions on four targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.
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Finds end zone in NFL debut
Thomas brought in all four targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
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One target from Lawrence
Thomas brought in his only target for 38 yards in Friday's 31-0 preseason win over Atlanta.
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One catch in preseason win
Thomas brought in his only target for 14 yards in the Jaguars' 20-7 preseason win over the Buccaneers on Saturday night.
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Picking up offense
Thomas has impressed the Jaguars with his ability to pick up the team's offense, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Trevor Lawrence in particular gave the 2024 first-round pick a positive review. Offensive coordinator Press Taylor indicated that he would prefer that Thomas speak up more in meetings, although the LSU product has had few issues taking what he's learned out onto the practice field. Thomas should immediately handle a significant role in the offense, though he will likely be out-targeted by both Christian Kirk and Evan Engram.
Trevor Lawrence in particular gave the 2024 first-round pick a positive review. Offensive coordinator Press Taylor indicated that he would prefer that Thomas speak up more in meetings, although the LSU product has had few issues taking what he's learned out onto the practice field. Thomas should immediately handle a significant role in the offense, though he will likely be out-targeted by both Christian Kirk and Evan Engram.