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Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. named Rookie of the Year Finalist after standout season
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Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has been named a finalist for the NFL Pepsi Rookie of the Year award.
On the heels of being named Rookie of the Month for January and December along with his multiple Rookie of the Week nominations, the standout player has one more accolade to add on to his resume.
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Thomas was selected No. 23 overall in last year's NFL Draft. He raced his way into the history books this season, setting franchise-best marks in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns for a first-year player.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Trevor Lawrence #16 and Brian Thomas Jr. #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrate after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Thomas started all 17 games for Jacksonville, recording 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. Thomas finished third in the NFL in receiving yards, trailing only Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson .
The pass catcher was selected as the first alternate for Pro Bowl receivers in the AFC and was nominated for Rookie of the Week eight times this season.
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Thomas is joined by Brock Bowers , Jayden Daniels , Bucky Irving , Malik Nabers and Bo Nix as nominees for the award.
Fans can vote for the Rookie of the Year here and the winner will be announced during Super Bowl.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. named NFL Rookie of the Year finalist
