Brian Thomas Jr.

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Brian Thomas Jr.
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Thomas with the LSU Tigers in 2023
No. 7 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2002-10-08) October 8, 2002 (age 22)
Walker, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Walker (Walker)
College: LSU (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024: 1st round, 23rd pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:87
Receiving yards:1,282
Receiving touchdowns:10
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Thomas Jr. (born October 8, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, leading the FBS in touchdown receptions in 2023. Thomas was selected by the Jaguars in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

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

Thomas being tackled in a game against the Florida Gators in 2023 111123 LSU Tigers vs Florida State Gators 145 (53547359343).jpg
Thomas being tackled in a game against the Florida Gators in 2023

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.50 s2.55 s38.5 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 in the first round with the 23rd overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft. [9] He scored a receiving touchdown in his NFL debut, a 20–17 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. [10] In Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts, he had five receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown in the 37–34 victory. [11] In Week 15 against the New York Jets, he had ten receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the 32–25 loss. [12] In the following game against the Las Vegas Raiders, he had nine receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown in the 19–14 loss. [13] In the 2024 season, Thomas finished with 87 receptions for 1,282 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns as a rookie, setting Jaguars rookie records for all three. [14] [15] He finished third in the league in receiving yards. [16] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. [17]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesReceivingRushingFumbles
GPGSTgtRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2024 JAX 1716133871,28214.785T106486.818000
Career 1716133871,28214.785T106486.818000

References

  1. ↑ Fambrough, Robin (October 2, 2019). "Big plays, big potential: Walker's versatile Brian Thomas Jr. embraces multiple roles". The Advocate. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Holland, Brian (June 24, 2020). "Walker High star commits to 2021 All-American Bowl". BRProud.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Brian Thomas Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Brian Thomas Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ Logue, Gus (April 25, 2024). "Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. at 23rd overall". Big Cat Country. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  10. ↑ Simmons, Myles (September 8, 2024). "Brian Thomas Jr. catches first touchdown, Jaguars lead Dolphins 14-0". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars - October 6th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  12. ↑ "New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars - December 15th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  13. ↑ Guinhawa, Angelo (December 25, 2024). "NFL Makes Historic Brock Bowers, Brian Thomas Jr. Announcement". Athlon Sports. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  14. ↑ Oehser, John (January 23, 2025). "Big Day, Big Honors for Jaguars Rookie Wide Receiver: Brian Thomas Jr". Jaguars.com. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Brian Thomas 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  16. ↑ "2024 NFL Receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  17. ↑ Bretl, Paul (January 22, 2025). "Jaguars WR Brian Thomas named to PFWA 2024 All-Rookie team". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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