Brian Thomas Jr.’s draft stock is once again on the rise after putting on a show at the NFL combine over the weekend.
Throughout 2023, Thomas put his rare blend of size and speed on film. That athleticism was evident at the combine, with Thomas posting an official time of 4.33 in the 40-yard dash.
That’s elite speed for anyone. But for a 6-foot-3 and 209-pound receiver, it really stands out.
With his vertical and broad jump numbers marked as “great,” Thomas was able to post the best Relative Athletic Score in LSU history.
Thomas’ score of 9.97 wasn’t just LSU’s best, but it was one of the best in combine history. Only nine receivers had posted a better score in the event’s history.
Brian Thomas Jr. is a WR prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.97 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 10 out of 3063 WR from 1987 to 2024.
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— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 2, 2024
Thomas’ ability was on display in the drills too, topping out at 22.91 mph on a go-route — the best mark at the combine.
Brian Thomas Jr. (@LSUfootball) reached a top speed of 22.91 mph while running a go route, more than a full mile per hour faster than any other receiver during that route. pic.twitter.com/ScFEbIqvSe
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 3, 2024
LSU’s previous top RAS was D.J. Chark’s score of 9.94 in 2018. Thomas and Chark, along with [autotag]Patrick Peterson[/autotag], are the only three players in LSU history to surpass a 9.90 RAS.
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