Brandon Thomas RB Memphis | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brandon Thomas RB Memphis
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.39 seconds (93%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.39 seconds (93%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
48.5 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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69% |
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| Rushing: |
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64% |
| Break Tackles: |
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78% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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41% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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43% |
| Run Blocking: |
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46% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#586
Position rank:
#60
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 673 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Lyn-J Dixon - Tennessee |
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72% |
| Micah Bernard - Utah |
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58% |
| Kylin Hill - Mississippi State |
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56% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Brandon Thomas from North Little Rock High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Thomas joined Memphis.In 2020 as a freshman Thomas saw action in just one game for the Tigers as he ran for just 8 yards on 2 attempts for 4.0 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 9 games. and rushed for 669 yards on 117 carries for an excellent 5.7 ypc, with 8 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in just 7 receptions for 56 yards.
In 2022 as a junior Thomas saw action in 9 games for the Tigers. He ran for 270 yards on 76 attempts for just 3.6 ypc, with 9 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made just 3 receptions for 19 yards.
As a senior in 2023 he played in 7 games and ran for 162 yards on 39 carries for average of 4.2 ypc, with 9 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he had 2 receptions for 10 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
- Thomas flips upfield naturally in the screen game. He could probably get by as a slot receiver.
- His initial burst is excellent, and he’s capable of running out of a traditional setup or taking the ball lined up next to a quarterback in shotgun.
- He’s decisive once Thomas locates a hole and gets through quickly. His ability to accelerate and his good top-end speed allow him to outrun angles, and he has the quickness and lateral agility to make defenders miss in space.
- He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Thomas runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward.
- He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing passes, and he has the ability to flex out as a matchup chess piece.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Thomas seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Thomas doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
- Thomas really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
How other scouting services rate Brandon Thomas (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
702.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
73.0
*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.