Overview

Position: EDGE

College: Oklahoma

Class: Senior

Age: 21

 

Measurables

Height: 6’2 1/4”

Weight: 241 lbs.

Arm length: 31 5/8″

Hand size: 8 7/8″

 

Athletic testing

40-yard dash: 4.67 sec.

10-yard split: 1.63 sec.

Vertical jump: N/A

Broad jump: N/A

Bench press: N/A

3-cone drill: N/A

Short shuttle: N/A

 

Strengths

Low and ready to move at the snap. Fast and explosive speed rush. Quick hand usage on the speed rush. Extends while using the speed rush to keep offensive tackles from reaching him. High effort to reach the quarterback if blocked while turning the corner. Able to get low while bending on the corner. Terrific overall balance as a rusher. Relentless tracking the quarterback in general. Springy as a finisher. Great burst as a stand-up rusher. Quick feet off the ball into his rush. Very impressive power rush at his size. Converts speed to power on the bull rush. Quick inside move off the ball and pairs it with hand usage. Often drew holding calls getting after the quarterback and knows how to sell it. Efficient working inside on stunts. Played on both sides of the formation. Has rushed from wide alignment. Saw snaps aligned off the ball on the interior where he could pick his spot as a rusher. Experience shading inside as a five-technique. Consistently quick and accurate extending to make first contact with his hands. Gets outside to keep contain on runs to the edge. Very good strength when extending. Quick getting off blocks in pursuit towards the sideline. Hits with force in space. Impressive strength absorbing blocks on impact from offensive linemen. Will be physical taking on lead pullers and keep outside leverage. Quick feet to stay clean working deeper towards the interior defending the run. Good strength and physicality chasing tackles inside. Outstanding play recognition as the backside defender. Excellent discipline to stay outside as a backside defender. Relentless in backside pursuit. Great overall pursuit and hustle chasing the ball-carrier. Athleticism shown on smooth fumble recovery for a touchdown versus Tennessee (2025). Experience dropping in coverage from the edge. Does a nice job sliding his feet in zone coverage.

 

Weaknesses

Average size and length. Has trouble getting off blocks and regaining leverage when opponents latch onto his frame. Pushed back when blockers get inside. Moved off the spot by double teams. Can be better dealing with chips by tight ends as a rusher. Used in man coverage from the edge but needs to be more prepared to run with vertical routes.

 

NFL comparison

Jalyx Hunt

 

Conclusion

Overall, Thomas is an explosive pass rusher with an ability to win with pure speed and flashes of impressive power. He should immediately have a role as a situational pass rusher, but Thomas can also make plays versus the run with good strength and fundamentals.

 

Big Board ranking: #47 | Positional ranking: #6