AFC South

Jacksonville Jaguars select Brian Thomas Jr. in first round of 2024 NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected former LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the first of the 2024 NFL Draft. 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 tandem in the country last season. Thomas put his blazing speed on display at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last month. He clocked a 4.33 40-yard dash, second-fastest among receivers. Thomas pl…