Jaguars drafts Brian Thomas Jr.: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Jaguars drafts Brian Thomas Jr.: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the No. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft ‘The Beast’ breakdown Thomas ranked No. But he didn’t scare you with like Nabers did.” Why he’s a first-round pick Thomas averaged 17.3 yards per catch in 2023 as he was named a third-team All-American and earned second-team All-SEC honors. Jacksonville may have found both aspects in Brian Thomas Jr. He’s got tremendous athletic ability and is capable of catching double-digit touchdown passes as a rookie.

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NFL signing roundup: Cowboys add DT Solomon Thomas
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NFL signing roundup: Cowboys add DT Solomon Thomas

Hindustan Times  

Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. He had nine total sacks as a 3-4 defensive end in New York playing for defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, a new addition to the Cowboys' coaching staff. The third overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, he …

Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. scores again as Jaguars beat Titans 20-13 for rare series sweep
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. scores again as Jaguars beat Titans 20-13 for rare series sweep

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Whoever ends up coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars next season, receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will be the team’s most dynamic rebuilding piece. Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, including his fifth in as many games to Thomas, and the Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in the rain Sunday to sweep the season series for just the fourth …

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16
3 months, 1 week ago

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

Associated Press  

Roster decisions can have big implications at this time of the fantasy football season, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a chance on these players with outlooks that are more uncertain. Other locks: —Baker Mayfield at Cowboys —Kyler Murray at Panthers —Josh Allen vs Patriots Avoid: Russell Wilson, Steelers at Ravens Wilson struggled against Baltimore in Week 11, throwing …

Brian Thomas sets team rookie records and gives the Jaguars hope for a brighter future
3 months, 1 week ago

Brian Thomas sets team rookie records and gives the Jaguars hope for a brighter future

Hindustan Times  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Thomas Jr. had been looking at the records for weeks, maybe even months. Thomas caught 10 passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-25 loss to the New York Jets, breaking two franchise records that had stood for a decade or more. “He’s had a heck of a season for a rookie receiver, and …

Brian Thomas sets team rookie records and gives the Jaguars hope for a brighter future
3 months, 1 week ago

Brian Thomas sets team rookie records and gives the Jaguars hope for a brighter future

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Thomas Jr. had been looking at the records for weeks, maybe even months. You always want to be the best you can be as a team, and the personal accomplishments will come with it.” Thomas scored on Jacksonville’s first possession to break Hurns’ mark and gave the ball to his mother in the stands. “He’s had …

Jaguars cut WR Zay Jones, clearing a path to potentially sign five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaguars cut WR Zay Jones, clearing a path to potentially sign five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran receiver Zay Jones on Tuesday, dumping him five days after drafting LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd overall pick and a day after agreeing to bring five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry in for rookie minicamp. Jones, who has 3,028 career receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in seven years with Buffalo, Oakland/Las …

Let’s draft two! Jaguars double up on LSU stars by selecting WR Thomas Jr. and DT Smith early
11 months ago

Let’s draft two! Jaguars double up on LSU stars by selecting WR Thomas Jr. and DT Smith early

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Thomas Jr. and Maason Smith won’t have to search very hard to find a familiar face in Jacksonville. The former LSU teammates are reuniting 600 miles east of Baton Rouge after the Jaguars selected them in consecutive rounds of the NFL draft, receiver Thomas in the first and defensive tackle Smith in the second. It’s no …

Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL draft, giving QB Trevor Lawrence a big target
11 months ago

Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL draft, giving QB Trevor Lawrence a big target

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Thomas Jr. grew up idolizing former Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones, mostly because they had similar body types. Jacksonville traded down six spots and drafted the LSU standout with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, continuing to build around franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. “I would say that’s a big role I played.” …

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
11 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers draft Roman Wilson: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected former Michigan receiver Roman Wilson with the 84th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, addressing a key need in the third round. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate Rounds 2-3 Full …

The Patriots’ best options in the NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. or a top quarterback?
1 year, 3 months ago

The Patriots’ best options in the NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. or a top quarterback?

New York Times  

The New England Patriots got pleasant news Monday night when the Chicago Bears upset the Minnesota Vikings, which improved the Bears’ record to 4-8. GO DEEPER NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Bears, Patriots land new QBs; Jayden Daniels crashes top 10 QB Caleb Williams, USC The defending Heisman Trophy winner was viewed as the clear-cut No. He wasn’t listed among Dane’s …

2024 NFL Draft Film Room: Scouting Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers
1 year, 4 months ago

2024 NFL Draft Film Room: Scouting Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers

New York Times  

I once read an interview with a former Secret Service agent, and in it he was asked, “How do you anticipate trouble? Three LSU players appeared in my updated top 50 NFL Draft board earlier this month, and all three showed against the Gators why they deserved a spot. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Dane Brugler’s midseason top …

Jaguars 2021 NFL draft picks: How players Urban Meyer recruited while at Ohio State may fit Jacksonville
3 years, 10 months ago

Jaguars 2021 NFL draft picks: How players Urban Meyer recruited while at Ohio State may fit Jacksonville

New York Times  

The Jacksonville Jaguars held the 1st and 25th picks in the NFL Draft when it kicked off with Round 1 on Thursday and they own nine selections in the seven-round draft. 65: Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse Andy Staples’ analysis: Cisco is a ball hawk who reminds Meyer of current Indianapolis Colt Malik Hooker, who played for Meyer at Ohio State. …

The NFL draft takes an offensive turn early
7 years, 11 months ago

The NFL draft takes an offensive turn early

Associated Press  

Defense was supposed to dominate in the first round of the NFL draft. Among the players still available are Florida State running back Dalvin Cook, Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer, Alabama offensive lineman Cam Robinson, Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon, and UConn defensive back Obi Melifonwu. After taking Garrett, the Browns added Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers and tight end David Njoku …

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