Tavion Thomas RB Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tavion Thomas RB Utah
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (6%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 05/22/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.74 seconds (6%*) | |
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 05/22/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Rushing: |
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84% |
| Break Tackles: |
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68% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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52% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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31% |
| Run Blocking: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#206
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 767 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#52
Pos Rank:
#31
State Rank:
#26
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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| Ovr Rank: #410 Pos Rank: #18 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Tavion Thomas from Dunbar High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Thomas joined Cincinnati.In 2018 as a freshman Thomas saw action in 10 games for the Bearcats as he ran for 494 yards on 90 attempts for an excellent 5.5 yards per carry, with 6 TDs, with 3 fumbles. As a receiver he made just one reception for -2 yards.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 4 games. and rushed for 189 yards on 40 carries for 4.7 ypc, with one TD, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in just one reception for 6 yards.
After the end of the year Thomas transferred to Utah where as a junior Thomas saw action in 13 games for the Utes. He ran for an outstanding 1106 yards on 204 attempts for an excellent 5.4 ypc, with 21 TDs, with 3 fumbles. As a receiver he made just 2 receptions for 3 yards.
As a senior in 2022 he played in 10 games and ran for 676 yards on 142 carries for average of 4.8 ypc, with 7 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he had 6 receptions for 43 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- His skills as a runner translate nicely to the next level, and Thomas could emerge as an early down back on a team that uses a zone running scheme.
- Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations.
- North-South runner with good leg drive and physicality.
- Very physical runner; keeps his legs churning on contact. Rarely goes down with the first hit. Lowers shoulder into defenders and shows pure determination with natural running skills to break free and stiff-arm and spin move to dodge tacklers.
- He’s a pure power runner with excellent vision. His size makes him a handful once he starts going downhill, and he has the ability to carry tacklers and push the pile in short-yardage situations.
- Thomas runs like a wide receiver, explosive off the line of scrimmage with exceptional quickness and body control for his size.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s good on screen and swing passes, but Thomas doesn’t have the route-running feel to be the kind of back you flex out.
- He’s more of a cut blocker in pass protection as opposed to a guy who will stick his face in against the blitz, although that is a correctable flaw.
- Thomas has a tendency to seek out contact rather than avoid it. He’s not particularly creative as a runner, going north-south and trying to power through tacklers at the second level.
Tavion Thomas percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tavion Thomas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
245.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.