(04-15-2024, 05:04 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(04-15-2024, 01:11 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: Thomas would be an interesting pick in this scenario if the Jaguars stayed at 17. I'd be fine with this pick since Thomas has the potential to be a number 1 receiver and major deep threat that Trevor has not had. On the other hand, he is a somewhat risky pick who may not turn out any better than the previous 4 receivers (Soward, Blackmon, Williams,Jones) the team has taken in round 1. None received a 2nd contract and were either total busts (Soward, Blackmon), disappointments (Jones) or just slightly above average (Williams). This bad record would absolutely not stop me from taking someone like Harrison, Nabers or Odunze, but Thomas has only had one great year at LSU, 

I'd most likely take Verse, Latu or Wiggins in this scenario with Thomas slightly behind those 3.

I wanted to try something different. For the sake of maybe getting a slight advantage in this friendly competition. With Arnold and Mitchell off the board at CB. Followed by Newton at DT right in front of us at 16 and all of the top, quality offensive lineman gone within the 7th - 14th range. 

I started shifting back towards WR. Figuring, why not, let's take the guy there now and land a prospect that's been considered top 5 at his position from this class across many platforms and media outlets. I personally liked what I saw out of his film last year. Was on the bandwagon early. 

Think he has NFL caliber hands, speed, size and footwork inside the endzone, and, after the near misses earlier last year inside the endzone that should have been TD's? Where Zay couldn't toe tap fast enough, or, Calvin couldn't drag a foot? Thomas Jr. showed a lot of that at LSU with his 17 TD grabs in 2023. 

That stuck out to me instantly. We need that on the outside for this offense.