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Jaguars trade down, select LSU's Brian Thomas Jr. at pick No. 23. Our scouting report
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- Jaguars trade down, select LSU's Brian Thomas Jr. at pick No. 23. Our scouting report
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr . with the 23rd pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Thomas, a 6-foot-3, 209-pound prospect who spent four years with the Tigers, was the fourth wide receiver off the board.
LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. runs with the ball vs. Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nov. 25, 2023.
The Jaguars traded six down from their original selection at pick No. 17 with the Minnesota Vikings for pick No. 23 and No. 167 (fifth round) in this year's draft and a third and fourth-round selection in 2025.
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Here's what Jaguars fans need to know about Thomas and our instant analysis of the pick.
Brian Thomas Jr. scouting report
After losing receiver Calvin Ridley to division-rival Tennessee Titans in free agency, the Jaguars needed another weapon for franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence . Thomas, who grew up just outside of Baton Rouge, was a standout for LSU for three seasons before declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Jaguars signed receiver Gabe Davis via free agency from the Buffalo Bills and welcomed back both Christian Kirk and Zay Jones , who have been the team's top two receivers since 2022.
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Brian Thomas Jr. stats, highlights
Thomas started 27 games in his career with the Tigers, catching 127 passes for 1,897 yards and 24 touchdowns. He accounted for 68 catches for 1,777 (17.3 yards per reception) and 17 touchdowns last season.
Brian Thomas Jr. height, weight
Thomas stands at 6-foot-3, 209 pounds. He ran a 4.33 40-yard dash at the Combine, jumping a staggering 38.5 inches in the vertical jump while posting a 10-foot-six-inch broad jump. He boasts a 79-inch wingspan with over 32-inch arms.
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 .
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars pick WR Brian Thomas Jr. in Round 1 of NFL Draft. Analysis.
