Brian Thomas Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. The Jaguars selected Thomas as the 23rd pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. As of Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season, he has recorded 573 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, including a 85-yard receiving touchdown.
Brian Thomas Jr. attended Walker High School, where he was chosen for the All-American Bowl in 2021, along with playing basketball. After a successful high school career, Thomas committed to play collegiate football at Louisiana State University in 2021. During his freshman season, Thomas recorded 359 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 appearances. During his junior year in 2023, Thomas recorded 1177 receiving yards and FBS-leading 17 touchdowns, earning Second-team All-SEC honors.
Brian Thomas Jr. Jersey Number
Brian Thomas Jr. wears the jersey no. 7 for the Jacksonville Jaguars, as of November 2024. Thomas initially chose the number 80 after his draft. However, he switched it to 7, following the departure of Zay Jones.
According to Florida Times, the reason for Brian Thomas Jr. to wear number 7 was because the number at his alma mater (LSU) denoted the player's important playmaking abilities. Thomas had originally intended to wear the number 11 which he wore during his LSU and high school days. However, as the number was already with Parker Washington, Thomas Jr. chose to go with the number seven.
FAQs on Brian Thomas Jr.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. is 22 years old, as of November 2024.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. attended Louisiana State University from 2021 to 2023.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. will receive an average annual salary of $3.6 million with the Jaguars, as per Spotrac.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. is 6ft 3in (1.91 m) tall.
