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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Making Brian Thomas Jr the focal point of the Jaguars' offense
Last season it took way too long for the Jaguars to realize the caliber of player that they had on their hands in Brian Thomas Jr. It wasn't until Week 13 that the rookie phenom finally saw 10 targets in a game, but it was a little too late in the season by that point. Nevertheless, Thomas would see 10 or more targets every single game from then on out. Advertisement Following games of 22 yards and 12 yards against the Eagles and Vikings, Thomas would post at least 76 yards in each of the remaining seven games. Thomas ended up finishing third in receiving yards (1282), however, his target share for the offense didn't command that of an elite receiver. Thomas' meager 25.48% target share was 18th among NFL receivers. It's almost hard to believe he finished third in yards last season. >>> STREAM ACTION SPORTS JAX 24/7 LIVE <<< Of the Jaguars' first reads, Thomas saw 29.3% of them, ranking 26th according to Fantasy Points. In a Doug Pederson' offense, that's incredibly relevant as the Jaguars led the NFL in 1st reads each of the three seasons under him. While Thomas led the team, he wasn't seeing as many first reads as the other 'elite' receivers of the NFL. Advertisement In part, it might be due to his lack of designed targets, something fans clamored for all of last season. Thomas finished the season with 16 designed targets, less than one per game over the course of the season. That figure placed Thomas 20th among NFL receivers. For reference, Dyami Brown had four more designed targets than Brian Thomas Jr and he only started three games last season for the Washington Commanders. The Jaguars just didn't realize that Thomas was their offensive identity last season. When the Jaguars did target him, the quarterbacks solely let him down as well. According to Fantasy Points, a whopping 30% of Thomas' targeted air yards when open were deemed uncatchable. Thomas did the hard part but the Jags' quarterbacks simply couldn't connect even when he was open. Hopefully the Jaguars last seven games is a better indicator of what is to come of Thomas and the Jaguars offense. Advertisement Jacksonville struck gold in the 2024 NFL Draft and it's time for Thomas to become the focal point of the Jaguars' offense. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action Sports Jax 24/7 live.
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Tre Harris
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 28: Tre Harris #9 of the Mississippi Rebels carries the ball during ... More the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by) As of late, Tre Harris is a name that's starting to rise up a lot of 2025 dynasty rookie rankings. In a recent mock draft by Fantasy Points, Harris was selected at the 1.05 in a Superflex rookie draft. For reference, FantasyPros average rank for Harris is 14.6. There's certainly a lot to be excited about. From an advanced metric perspective, Harris grades out very well, especially in his yards per route run. Below, we'll be diving into Harris's profile and placing him in my 2025 rookie rankings. From a box score perspective, Harris looks great. Harris broke out at Louisiana Tech, catching 65 passes for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore. With questions surrounding his level of competition, Harris would transfer to Ole Miss for his final two seasons. In his true senior season, Harris would dominate in the SEC, catching 54 passes for 985 yards and seven touchdowns. With one more year of eligibility, Harris would stay for his fifth year, where he unfortunately suffered a groin injury. Harris would only play in eight games on the year but was fantastic in them. In just a small sample size, Harris had 60 catches for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns. From an efficiency perspective, Harris was first in yards per route run with a mark of 3.0. As researched in the past, the metric is seen to be very predictive of future success. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: Tre Harris #9 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates a ... More touchdown during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium on September 09, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by) Right now, I expect Harris to be a mid-second round in the 2025 NFL Draft. At 6' 2'' and 205 lbs, Harris has cemented himself as one of the top outside receivers in this class. Typically, these types of players tend to go higher than slot receivers in the draft. NFL Mock Draft Database agrees with my assessment. The community has Harris with a rank of 57th overall (second round). If Harris does go in the second round, he'll have a great historical hit rate. This study shows that round two receivers have a 20% chance of becoming a WR1 and a 29% chance of becoming a WR2. With all of that in mind, Harris is the WR12 in my 2025 dynasty rookie rankings. As I dive even deeper into Harris's profile, he could jump up a few spots. There are just quite a few receivers that I'm a fan of in this class. This places Harris as the 26th-ranked player in a Superflex format and 25th in a 1QB league.
