Georgia Bulldogs left tackle Andrew Thomas is considered a first round talent in the 2020 NFL Draft. Thomas displayed incredible blocking ability during his time in Athens.
Now he’s being compared to Ja’Wuan James, who was originally a first round pick of the Miami Dolphins.
Ja’Wuan James is a former Tennessee Volunteer, who signed a massive four year, $51 million dollar deal last off-season to join the Denver Broncos. James has played primarily as a right tackle in the NFL.
Will Andrew Thomas have to slide over to the right side of the offensive line to succeed in the NFL? Based on his time at UGA, Thomas should be fine on the left side.
That being said, right tackles are as valuable as ever in the NFL. Quarterbacks need protection and right tackles play a huge role in containing elite pass rushers. Look at Ja’Wuan James’s contract with the Broncos. On the left or right side, Andrew Thomas will play from day one in the NFL.