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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 deep threat 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
55

73th percentile among WRs

14 games · 91 targets

Role×0.14+0.75
Hands×0.1-0.47
Volume×0.12+1.23
Total EPA×0.22+0.47
EPA/target×0.3-0.17
Yards/target×0.12-0.06

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.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

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

Burst70▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size74▶

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

Receiving

Hands6▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat97▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability20▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share78▶

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

Air-Yards Share85▶

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

Impact

Efficiency36▶

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

Volume85▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
28
3.5/g
469
59/g
2
Away6
20
3.3/g
238
40/g
0
In division5
14
2.8/g
258
52/g
0
Out of division9
34
3.8/g
449
50/g
2
In wins11
33
3.0/g
537
49/g
1
In losses3
15
5.0/g
170
57/g
1
On grass12
40
3.3/g
619
52/g
2
On turf2
8
4.0/g
88
44/g
0
Indoors2
7
3.5/g
94
47/g
0
Outdoors12
41
3.4/g
613
51/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBUF2 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1CAR9 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD25.1
Week 2CIN4 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD23.6
Week 3HOU2 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 4SF7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD54
Week 5KC4 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 6SEA8 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD68.8
Week 7LAR3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD37.8
Week 9LV3 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 13TEN2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD59.6
Week 14IND3 rec, 87 yds, 0 TD73.6
Week 15NYJ5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD63
Week 16DEN2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD46
Week 17IND4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 18TEN3 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD63.4

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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