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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 speed stands out most — the 94th 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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.3

61th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 17 targets

Role×0.14+0.38
Hands×0.1+0.30
Volume×0.12+0.19
Total EPA×0.22-0.13
EPA/target×0.3-0.25
Yards/target×0.12-0.85

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.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed94▶

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

Burst69▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size71▶

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

Receiving

Hands15▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat38▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability4▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share72▶

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

Air-Yards Share46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency34▶

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

Volume64▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX48.3691051
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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
4
1.0/g
48
12/g
0
Away2
5
2.5/g
57
29/g
1
In division1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division5
9
1.8/g
105
21/g
1
In wins4
6
1.5/g
65
16/g
1
In losses2
3
1.5/g
40
20/g
0
On grass3
7
2.3/g
88
29/g
0
On turf3
2
0.7/g
17
6/g
1
Outdoors6
9
1.5/g
105
18/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 2DEN3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 3NE1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 4CIN2 rec, 17 yds, 1 TD55.4
Week 5PHI—32.4
Week 6HOU—38.2

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 48.3 for 2026, the 61st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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