AFC South

Brian Thomas Jr. rookie contract figures with Jacksonville Jaguars revealed after NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected former LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Per Spotrac, Thomas is expected to earn a four-year, fully-guaranteed $14.6 million contract with the Jaguars, including a $7.4 million signing bonus and a fifth year option in 2028. After two middling seasons at LSU, Thomas broke out in a big way in 2023. In 13 games, he hauled in 68 receptions for 1,177 yards and 17 touchdowns. Thomas earned second-team All-SEC honors. He and fellow NFL Draft prospect Malik Nabers combined to make up arguably the best receiver tande…