The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a strong draft class, highlighted by some terrific offensive playmakers. Even with one of the deepest wide receiver classes in recent memory, former LSU Tigers receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is looking like one of the best receiver draft prospects.
We know he is likely going to hear his name announced in the first round, but who is going to draft Thomas? There seem to be several teams interested and in the mix. Below, we will give a Brian Thomas Jr. draft projection from many industry experts, as well as look at a Brian Thomas draft profile and scouting report.
Brian Thomas Jr. NFL Draft Profile 2024
Brian Thomas Jr.
Position: WR
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 205 lbs
Age: 21
College: LSU Tigers
Brian Thomas Jr. Stats 2023
- Games: 13
- Receptions: 68
- Yards: 1177
- Touchdowns: 17
- PFF Grade: 74.2
Brian Thomas Jr. Highlights
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Only Round 1 will take place on Thursday. Rounds 2-3 will take place on April 26th, with the remaining four rounds wrapping up on Sunday, Apil 27th. There will be 257 players selected across the seven rounds, with many more getting phone calls immediately afterward.
Brian Thomas Jr. Combine Results
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.33 Sec |
| 10-Yard Split | 1.5 Sec |
| Vertical Jump | 38.5” |
| Broad Jump | 10’6” |
| 3-Cone Drill | DNP |
| 20-Yd Shuttle | DNP |
| Bench Press | 11 Reps |
Brian Thomas Jr. Scouting Report
Strengths
One of the biggest strengths in Thomas’ game is that he may be the hardest receiver to cover off the line of scrimmage. He has the speed to burn you, and he has quick moves off the line that both get him open immediately and make it incredibly hard for him to be jammed off of his route. He has great size and can jump out of the building, making him a great asset in the red zone seen by his 17 touchdowns just last year.
Weaknesses
While there is a lot to love about Brian Thomas Jr., he can use some work with drops. They aren’t often, but they do happen more than you’d like to see. In addition, he often fails to try to “sell” plays and doesn’t work back to the ball leading to more pass breakups than you’d like to see. Although he is fast, he isn’t as elusive with the ball in his hands as you’d expect someone with his speed to be.
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Brian Thomas Jr. Draft Projection | Expert 2024 NFL Mock Draft Projections
These Brian Thomas Jr. mock draft projection picks can be found on the 2024 NFL Mock Drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL Network, Draft Network, The Athletic and Sporting News.
| SOURCE | TEAM | RD | PK |
| ESPN | Bengals | 1 | 18 |
| CBS Sports | Cardinals | 1 | 27 |
| NFL Network | Cardinals | 1 | 16 |
| Draft Network | Patriots | 2 | 34 |
| The Athletic | Colts | 1 | 15 |
| Sporting News | Bills | 1 | 28 |
2024 NFL Draft Order | First Round
Brian Thomas Jr. is expected to be drafted in the late first round or early second round of the draft, but which team will take him? Here is the 2024 NFL Draft order for the first round of action.
- Chicago Bears (via CAR)
- Washington Commanders
- New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- New York Jets
- Minnesota Vikings
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Indianapolis Colts
- Seattle Seahawks
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Los Angeles Rams
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Miami Dolphins
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings (via CLE)
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals (via HOU)
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
