Brian Thomas Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was selected by the he Jacksonville Jaguars with the 23rd overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Thomas Jr. has made a name for himself as a wide receiver while representing the LSU Tigers football team throughout his college football tenure.
Thomas Jr. was born in Walker, Louisiana on October 8, 2002 and as of March 2024, he is 21 years old. Growing up in his native place, he attended Walker High School, where he displayed versatile skill sets as an athlete, excelling in both Football and basketball. However, he remained focused on football and chose to pursue a future in the sport exclusively. After graduating, he committed to playing college football at Louisiana State University.
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Brian Thomas Jr. College
Thomas Jr. attended Louisiana State University(LSU), where he joined and played college football for the LSU Tigers from 2021 to 2023.Academically, he pursued a major in sports administration. Thomas Jr. made his college debut in 2021 as a freshman, concluding his first season at LSU with 28 receptions for 359 yards and securing two receiving touchdowns.
In the subsequent year, he played in all 13 games, serving as a starter in six games. He concluded the 2022 season with 31 receptions for 361 yards while securing five touchdowns. Impressively, his performance saw a remarkable improvement during the 2023 season. His outstanding display earned him a spot on both the Third-Team All-America and Second-Team All-SEC after tallying 68 receptions for over 1,100 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Thomas Jr.’s collegiate statistics at LSU are as follows:
| Receiving | Rushing | ||||||||
| Season | G | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Att | Yards | Avg | TD |
| 2021 | 12 | 28 | 359 | 12.8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 31 | 361 | 11.6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 13 | 68 | 1177 | 17.3 | 17 | 1 | -6 | -6 | 0 |
| Overall | 38 | 127 | 1,897 | 14.9 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brian Thomas Jr. High School
Thomas Jr. began his football journey at Walker High School, situated in his hometown, laying the foundation for his career in the sport. During his tenure, he amassed 75 receptions for 1,272 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior. In the following 2020 season, he tallied 30 receptions for 507 yards with seven touchdowns as a senior. Furthermore, he also secured the selection to the 2021 All-American Bowl. He graduated with a 4-star rating from ESPN, Rivals, and the 247Sports Composite rankings.
FAQ On Where did Brian Thomas Jr. go to College?
A. Brian Thomas Jr. is 21 years old as of March 2024. He was born on October 8, 2002.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. is 6 feet 4 inches or 1.93 meters tall.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. wore jersey number 11, representing the LSU Tigers.
A. Brian Thomas Jr. recorded an official time of 4.33 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash at NFL combine.
