Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Mon, May 6th 2024, 11:15am EDT

Brian Thomas Jr. burst onto the scene in his junior year at LSU, demonstrating impressive growth with a 33% dominator rating, leading the FBS with 17 touchdowns, and accumulating 1,177 yards over 68 receptions, at an average of 17.3 yards per catch. At 6'4" and 205 lbs with a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, he fits the prototype of a boundary X-receiver. Despite not being the primary focus in LSU's offense, Thomas still managed the 6th-highest college dominator rating in his draft class at 24%, often competing for targets with fellow standout Malik Nabers. Drafted by the Jaguars in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Thomas is positioned to inherit a significant volume of targets left by Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones, potentially nearing or surpassing 100 targets. This volume, coupled with his physical attributes and track record, positions him as a promising rookie in fantasy football, though his weekly consistency may vary due to Jacksonville's diverse offensive weapons.