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
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $14.66 million contract with the Jaguars in June of 2024.
Paces receivers in loss
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 17, 2024
Thomas secured five of seven targets for 82 yards in the Jaguars' 52-6 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed once for four yards.
ANALYSIS
Thomas actually managed to cobble together a solid performance despite the lopsided nature of the loss and the fact he was catching passes from Mac Jones instead of Trevor Lawrence (shoulder). The rookie wideout tied with Evan Engram for the team lead in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards, recording his highest totals in all three categories since Week 7. Thomas should have a good chance of having Lawrence back under center in a Week 13 home divisional battle against the Texans following a Week 12 bye.
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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
67.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.63
 
% Team Air Yards
25.7%
 
% Team Targets
19.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
11.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
66.7%
 
Drop Rate
4.8%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.5
 
% Targeted On Route
21.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.32
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

45375%
15679%
39766%
7136%
32454%
3618%
23439%
13368%
9115%
4824%
437%
147%
325%
3216%
30%
32%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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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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More Fantasy News
Cleared despite limited practices
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 15, 2024
Thomas (chest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, Mia O'Brien of 1010XL Radio reports.
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Remains limited in practice
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Chest
November 14, 2024
Thomas (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Limited practice Wednesday
WRJacksonville Jaguars
Chest
November 13, 2024
Thomas (chest) was limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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Quiet in Week 10 loss
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 11, 2024
Thomas caught two of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Vikings.
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Ready to go Sunday
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 10, 2024
Thomas (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
May have to work with backup QB
WRJacksonville Jaguars
November 7, 2024
Thomas will probably be catching passes from backup quarterback Mac Jones against the Vikings on Sunday, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Trevor Lawrence is considered unlikely to play due to a left shoulder injury.
ANALYSIS
Thomas has shown excellent chemistry with Lawrence while leading the Jaguars with 595 receiving yards and five touchdowns through nine games. The rookie wide receiver could be negatively impacted by the change under center, and there are also questions about Thomas' health, as he was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a chest contusion. Thomas played through the injury in Week 9 against the Eagles but posted a career-low 22 receiving yards, suggesting that the injury hampered him.
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