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Multiple teams had Georgia OT Andrew Thomas as No. 1 OT in NFL Draft

Reports announce multiple NFL teams had former Georgia football offensive tackle Andrew Thomas as their No. 1 OT in the draft.

Former Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas was selected by the New York Giants with the 4th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

That pick has seemed to go over well with experts along with Big Blue Nation.

Giants general manager Dave Gettleman took Thomas over the likes of Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons with his sophomore quarterback Daniel Jones and third year running back Saquon Barkley in mind.

According to NJ Advance Media, The Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers had Thomas as the number one offensive tackle available, per several NFL scouts and executives.

The Giants also drafted Oregon guard Shane Lemieux and UConn tackle Matt Peart, beefing up their offensive line even more. They drafted a total of 950 lbs of pass protection in those three picks.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander spoke to NJ Advance Media about the former Georgia tackle.

“I knew immediately that the guy understood football,” said Alexander on Thomas.

“He was a tremendous body, great athlete, and a very productive player, but he’s a guy who could take it to the next-level, because he could make adjustments. He understood the adjustments and made them easily, which is what great pros do.”

A lot of teams would have taken Thomas very soon after the Giants pick.  They’ve secured a corner-piece to a new and improved offensive line their franchise is trying to build.

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The New York Giants select Georgia Bulldogs OT Andrew Thomas

The New York Giants selected Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Andrew Thomas, one of the top prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.

The New York Giants have selected Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Andrew Thomas with the fourth overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. Thomas is a veteran left tackle, who started all three seasons in Athens.

Thomas was named first team All-SEC by the coaches in both 2018 and 2019. He was a first team Walter Camp All-American last season as a junior and a semi-finalist for the 2019 Outland Trophy.

Andrew Thomas started 13 games at left tackle in both 2018 and 2019, only missing one game due to injury (Middle Tennessee State). His efforts as a freshman helped Georgia make the 2018 National Championship. He started all fifteen games at right tackle in UGA’s 13-2 season.

At 6-5, 315 pounds, Thomas has the size that NFL teams covet in an offensive lineman. Perhaps even more impressive is his college production. Thomas won three straight SEC East divisions and made three consecutive New Year’s Six Bowl games. Although Thomas elected not to play in the 2020 Sugar Bowl against Baylor.

Entering into the 2020 NFL Draft, Thomas was unanimously considered one of the top four offensive linemen, but where he stands in the top four has been up for debate.. Giants fans can expect an NFL-ready tackle in Andrew Thomas, who is ready to play from day one.

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Georgia Bulldogs QB Jake Fromm attempts a pass as Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Andrew Thomas blocks Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Quinnen Williams in the SEC championship game.  Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Both Andrew Thomas and his car are decked out in red and black for NFL Draft

Georgia football OT Andrew Thomas, and his car, is decked out in UGA red and black for the NFL Draft.

At some point tonight Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas will hear his name called during the 2020 NFL Draft.

Since the draft, which was originally set to take place in Las Vegas, has been moved to a virtual event, Thomas and the rest of the draft class will be hunkered down at their homes watching things unfold.

Related: Kirby Smart makes case for Andrew Thomas as top OT in NFL Draft

For Thomas, he is back at home in Atlanta, Georgia, and though he’s with his family, he’s still rocking that red and black for draft night…and so is his car!

Congratulations to Thomas as he is sure to hear his name called sometime shortly.

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Watch: Andrew Thomas’ Georgia vs LSU footage shows why he’s top OT in NFL Draft

Watch Andrew Thomas’ 2019 game footage against LSU to see why he is the number 1 rated offensive tackle in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas is projected as a first round pick by a number of analysts leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, starting Thursday, April 23rd.

The buzz right now is that Thomas goes to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an effort to give Tom Brady some solid pass protection at the tail-end of his career.

There has been some debate, though, as to who the best tackle in this year’s draft is.

Is it Thomas? Maybe Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs? What about Louisville’s Mekhi Beckton?

We will put an end to that debate with this here footage of all of Thomas’ meaningful pass-blocking snaps against LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson in last year’s SEC Championship.

Georgia got blown out, sure, but watch how difficult Thomas made life for Chaisson, who is a projected top-15 overall pick in this week’s draft.

Watch:

It is pass-blocking like this, on the biggest against the best players, that has elevated Thomas to the #1 offensive tackle in the draft.

Look out for Thomas to do great things in the NFL and be a staple offensive lineman for a long time.

Two Bulldogs go in first round of NFL mock draft

Two Georgia Bulldogs are drafted in the first round of a 2020 NFL Mock Draft. Andrew Thomas ends up in Tampa. Isaiah Wilson is a 49er.

Two Georgia Bulldogs went in Bleacher Report’s first round NFL mock draft. The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft starts Thursday, April 23rd at 8:00 PM. The NFL Draft is anticipated to last until around midnight.

B/R has Georgia’s Andrew Thomas and Isaiah Wilson as first round picks.

Andrew Thomas lands with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he’s projected to block for former New England Patriots QB Tom Brady. Thomas is the fourth offensive tackle drafted in this mock. The 14th overall pick is too high for Thomas to still be on the board. He should be gone before then based on his on-field production, his consistency, and his well-defined technique.

Isaiah Wilson ends up as the sixth tackle drafted. He lands with the San Francisco 49ers at the 31st pick of the first round. Wilson has received recent buzz as a first round pick. The 49ers have a lot of talent and would be an excellent fit for Wilson. Their effective rushing attack helped them coast through the NFC to the Super Bowl last season.

Surprisingly, D’Andre Swift doesn’t go in the first round of this mock draft. LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the only running back selected in the first round, but he barely sneaks into the first as 32nd pick (Kansas City Chiefs).

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2020 NFL Draft: Georgia football OT Andrew Thomas to Cleveland Browns?

Georgia football OT Andrew Thomas says that the Cleveland Browns are interested in him ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Georgia’s Andrew Thomas is considered one of the best, if not the best, offensive tackles in the 2020 NFL Draft class.

He’s a guy that pretty much every NFL team will want to meet with prior to the draft, however, coronavirus has forced said meetings to be conducted via FaceTime or video conference chats.

One team that’s met with Thomas is the Cleveland Browns, where Bulldog legend Nick Chubb is making a name for himself as one of the league’s top ball carriers.

Cleveland holds the No. 10 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and it appears they’re eyeing Thomas as a possible selection.

Thomas said that Browns GM Andrew Berry is impressed with him both on and off the field.

“Andrew (Browns GM) said I had a lot of the intangibles that they’re looking to add to their team, good character,’’ Thomas told cleveland.com in a phone interview. “They feel that translates to playing on the field, so I feel that’s something I have.’’

Referring to a separate phone call with the Browns, Thomas discussed how new head coach Kevin Stefanski viewed him.

“He was saying me being athletic is something that they like as far being able to open up holes in the wide zone,’’ Thomas said.

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SI’s latest 2020 mock draft says Bucs could wind up with the most pro-ready tackle

In Sports Illustrated’s latest 2020 NFL mock draft, the Bucs get one of the most pro-ready tackles in round one.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo this week to teams informing them that the 2020 NFL draft would be fully virtual this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic, meaning teams will do the drafting from their homes in all likelihood. While the draft itself will have a different look and feel this year, it doesn’t change a team’s needs entering the event.

For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of their top priorities is finding an offensive tackle to plug in along the O-line to protect prized free agent Tom Brady. The six-time Super Bowl champion was sacked only 27 times last season with the New England Patriots, while former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston was taken down 47 times.

Offensive linemen have been going early and often in several mock drafts over the months, and with the Buccaneers slated to select at the 14th spot in round one, they may have to wait for other OT-needy teams to make their choice first.

But, in SI’s latest 2020 mock draft, they say the Bucs could end up with the most pro-ready lineman of the draft in Georgia’s Andrew Thomas.

Per SI:

“Even if he turns out to be the fourth tackle off the board, you could argue that Thomas is the most pro-ready of the top-four. With starting experience at both left and right tackle at Georgia, Thomas provides the Bucs with an immediate upgrade at right tackle and the long-term upside to slide over to the left side, if needed.”

Along with Thomas, the other top tackles are Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs, Alabama’s Jedrick Wills and Louisville’s Mekhi Becton. I’m sure the Bucs, and more specifically Brady, would be happy with either one of those four lining up for them in the fall.

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Georgia OT Andrew Thomas has had pre-draft meeting with Cleveland Browns

Georgia football OT Andrew Thomas has met with the Cleveland Browns prior to 2020 NFL Draft. Could he join UGA legend Nick Chubb?

Georgia’s Andrew Thomas is considered one of the best, if not the best, offensive tackles in the 2020 NFL Draft class.

He’s a guy that pretty much every NFL team will want to meet with prior to the draft, however, coronavirus has forced said meetings to be conducted via FaceTime or video conference chats.

One team that’s met with Thomas is the Cleveland Browns, where Bulldog legend Nick Chubb is making a name for himself as one of the league’s top ball carriers.

Thomas confirmed to Jordan Reid of The Draft Network that he has met with the Browns and multiple other teams. The Dolphins, Jaguars and Jets are also confirmed meetings.

The Browns hold the 10th pick in this year’s draft. At this moment, it’s really unclear whether or not Thomas will be available come No. 10. I’ve seen him projected No. 2 overall and I’ve seen him fall into the second round of some mock drafts as well.

Thomas only had one year creating holes for Chubb, and that was during the Bulldogs’ magical 2017 season, where Chubb and Sony Michel combined for an incredible 2,572 yards.

Thomas was named to Freshman All-America Teams by ESPN, USA Today and the Football Writers Association of America that season. He played in all 15 games, making 15 starts as a true freshman at right tackle. Additionally, he was one of three offensive Newcomers of the Year.

During his sophomore year, He switched to left tackle and earned second-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-SEC honors after starting 13 games.

In 2019, he started 13 games at left tackle and was awarded first-team Associated Press All-American and first-team all-conference honors.

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Peter Schrager’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Bucs need to keep Brady upright

“Good Morning Football” host Peter Schrager thinks the Bucs will go with this SEC offensive lineman in round one of the 2020 NFL draft.

Good Morning Football host Peter Schrager has released his first mock draft just weeks before the actual NFL draft. Like many analysts, Schrager expects LSU quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow to go first overall to the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State edge Chase Young to go second to the Washington Redskins.

While it remains anyone’s guess how things will actually play out in a few weeks, it’s clear that people believe the Buccaneers, after landing Tom Brady in free agency, will go for an offensive tackle in the first round, where they hold the 14th pick. Names like Mekhi Becton, Jedrick Wills and Tristan Wirfs have been thrown around in previous mocks, but one name that seems to be coming up more and more is Andrew Thomas from Georgia. Schrager likes the big OT going to the Bucs, and believes he can help the running game.

Per Schrager:

“The Bucs may have landed the big fish of free agency in Tom Brady, but bringing back Ndamukong Suh, Jason Pierre-Paul and Shaq Barrett could be just as important in 2020. Keeping Brady upright so he can get the ball to his two 1,000-yard receivers is, of course, a priority. Thomas can play guard or tackle for Tampa Bay and was a dominant run blocker for a host of running backs during his time at UGA.”

Speaking of UGA, there’s also the chance the Bucs could try and draft Georgia running back D’Andre Swift. In Todd McShay’s post-combine mock draft the other month he had the star running back going to Tampa Bay in round one, and in his latest four-round mock draft, Chad Reuter had the Bucs snagging Swift in the second round.

One thing is for sure, the Bucs will need to find some help in the backfield for Brady. Right now, Ronald Jones remains the primary back since Peyton Barber left for the Redskins. The draft might be the best place for Tampa Bay to find a new back.

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USA TODAY releases NFL mock draft: Will Andrew Thomas be blocking for Tom Brady next season?

USA Today released its most recent NFL mock draft and had one Georgia football player going in the first round, Andrew Thomas.

It’s the start of NFL Free Agency and so far we have seen multiple big time names sign with new teams – filling prior needs and creating new ones for many franchises.

With that in mind, creating an NFL mock draft this week is a tough task seeing as how analysts really won’t have a clear picture of what needs teams will look to fill come April’s NFL Draft.

Michel Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA TODAY took a shot it anyway, releasing his most recent first-round NFL mock draft on Thursday.

This mock draft comes shortly after tons of NFL movement, including Tom Brady leaving New England and likely joining the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Middlehurst-Schwartz started his mock draft with the Bengals taking LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. This means AJ Green finally gets a real passer in Cincy. The former Georgia star was franchise tagged by the Bengals this week despite making it clear he was not in favor of that move. Maybe the addition of a superstar quarterback will help the Bengals hold on to their star wideout.

In another notable pick, he has the Dolphins taking Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, which seems to be the most common prediction this offseason for Tua.

The first and only Georgia player to get taken off the board in the first round comes at pick No. 14:

14. Buccaneers — Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia: There likely are still forthcoming changes to be made for Tampa Bay to meld its offense into an outfit comfortable for Brady. A good starting point is upgrading the line, and the steady Thomas is likely the most pro-ready of his peers.

Thomas (6’5″, 315 lbs) was about as consistent of a left tackle as I’ve ever seen at the collegiate level. He anchored college football’s best offensive line as a junior last season and has received great reviews all year long pertaining to his draft rating.

If Thomas does end blocking for Brady in Tampa, he would join former Bulldog offensive linemen David Andrews and Isaiah Wynn as recent Dawgs to protect the future Hall of Famer.