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Brian Thomas Jr.

WR

A 1st-round pick (23rd overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU, Brian Thomas Jr. has built an NFL career since. Now with JAX, he's in his 3rd NFL season. His 55.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 73rd percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His air-yards share stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 144 catches for 2,094 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 209#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 1, 23rd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
80.9

96th percentile among WRs

17 games · 133 targets

Role×0.14+1.83
Hands×0.1+0.65
Volume×0.12+2.04
Total EPA×0.22+2.34
EPA/target×0.3+1.20
Yards/target×0.12+1.80

Week 1 projection · vs CLE

Methodology
Rec2.7 (1–5)50% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)50% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)50% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)50% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)50% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)50% 2.5+
Rec yds36.0 (8.3–63.6)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.0 (8.3–63.6)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.0 (8.3–63.6)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.0 (8.3–63.6)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.0 (8.3–63.6)51% 35.5+
Rec yds36.0 (8.3–63.6)51% 35.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed93▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size75▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands68▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat80▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability94▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share94▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share97▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency90▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume94▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX45.1691051
2025JAX5514211487072
2024JAX80.9174887128210

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Brian Thomas Jr. has played in 37 regular-season games, all with JAX.

He has rushed for 69 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 144 passes for 2,094 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with JAX: 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 80.9, in the 96th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
38
4.8/g
649
81/g
7
Away9
49
5.4/g
633
70/g
3
In division6
37
6.2/g
564
94/g
4
Out of division11
50
4.5/g
718
65/g
6
In wins4
25
6.3/g
388
97/g
3
In losses13
62
4.8/g
894
69/g
7
On grass13
64
4.9/g
963
74/g
9
On turf4
23
5.8/g
319
80/g
1
Indoors4
27
6.8/g
403
101/g
2
Outdoors13
60
4.6/g
879
68/g
8

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD73.7
Week 2CLE2 rec, 94 yds, 0 TD68.5
Week 3BUF5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 4HOU13 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD76.3
Week 5IND5 rec, 122 yds, 1 TD60.7
Week 6CHI3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 7NE2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD96.9
Week 8GB3 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD63.5
Week 9PHI2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 10MIN2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 11DET4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 13HOU11 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD51.2
Week 14TEN8 rec, 86 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 15NYJ10 rec, 105 yds, 2 TD73.6
Week 16LV9 rec, 132 yds, 1 TD78.1
Week 17TEN18 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 91 yds, 1 TD74.8
Week 18IND7 rec, 103 yds, 0 TD62.1

Brian Thomas Jr. — common questions

What position does Brian Thomas Jr. play?
Brian Thomas Jr. is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Brian Thomas Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Thomas Jr. has played for JAX (2024–2026).
Where did Brian Thomas Jr. go to college?
Brian Thomas Jr. played college football at LSU.
When was Brian Thomas Jr. drafted?
Brian Thomas Jr. was selected in round 1, 23rd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Thomas Jr. scored?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 13 receiving).
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Thomas Jr. rated 45.1 for 2026, the 38th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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