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Jacksonville Jaguars pick LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in Round 1 of 2024 NFL draft. What to know
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The Jacksonville Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr . with the No. 23 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft . Thomas spent three seasons with the Tigers, filling out one of the most potent offenses in college football in 2023, lining up opposite fellow first-round draft choice receiver Malik Nabers . Here's everything you need to know about Thomas.
Brian Thomas Jr . scouting report
With his size and frame, Thomas possesses a unique combination of speed with the ability to go up and high-point balls. Thomas was LSU 's vertical threat alongside Nabers, who was the more polished route runner, but how Thomas created mismatches with cornerbacks provided him opportunity to make big plays, taking advantage of those chances.
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Brian Thomas Jr. height, weight
Thomas, who is from Walker, Louisiana, and went to Walker (La.) High School, is 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds.
Brian Thomas Jr. scored 17 touchdowns for LSU in the 2023 season. (Credit: Matthew Hinton, Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports)
Brian Thomas Jr. college stats
In three seasons at LSU, Thomas recorded 1,897 yards receiving and 24 touchdowns on 127 catches. He appeared in 38 games for the Tigers.
Brian Thomas Jr. highlights
Thomas ended his collegiate career at LSU with one of his best performances at the school, catching eight passes in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The 6-4 receiver exploded onto the scene in his junior season, piling up 1,177 yards, nearly doubling his production from the previous two seasons combined.
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Brian Thomas Jr. NFL combine measurables
Thomas wowed NFL scouts and onlookers in Indianapolis , running a 4.33 40-yard dash, which is among the best times this year. His 10-foot, 6-inch broad jump was also impressive while he recorded a 38.5-inch vertical.
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