Ian Thomas Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 260 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- June 6, 1996 (27)
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Drafted
- 2018 / Rd. 4 / Pk. 101 (CAR)
- College
- Indiana
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Ian Thomas News
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman predicts that the Arizona Cardinals will trade down to pick No. 11 in a swap with the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of this year's NFL draft to take LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas. The 21-year-old pass-catcher has been in the shadow of fellow wideout Malik Nabers, but he was terrific at the scouting combine in February to raise his draft stock tremendously. He also had 68 receptions for 1,177 yards and led the FBS with 17 touchdowns in 2023. "Potentially, I think can be really good in the NFL. He was a red zone nightmare. Even if you were in great position, he could still win those 50-50 balls. But he didn't scare you with (yards after catch) like Nabers did," one coach said. Adding another receiving weapon for quarterback Kyler Murray makes a lot of sense, especially when considering Arizona's top-three receivers are currently Michael Wilson, Chris Moore and Greg Dortch.
Although LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. stands in the shadow of teammate Malik Nabers for the upcoming NFL draft, the 6-foot-2 7/8, 209-pounder is viewed as a possible top-20 pick in April. "He's about as naturally talented as you can find at the position," NFL Network's Bucky Brooks said. "Big, fast, physical. Runs great routes. Natural catcher. Does a really good job of watching the ball into his hands. He can shine." The biggest question for Thomas is whether he can step outside the shadow of Nabors and be an alpha dog for an NFL team. Because he didn't work out at LSU's pro day on Wednesday, Thomas may not have answered that question completely, but it doesn't mean that a receiver-needy team won't be willing to take him in the first round in 2024.
Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. Given that the 27-year-old plays in a crowded tight end room and has just four catches through nine games, he is off the fantasy football radar.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
KR | Raheem Blackshear |
PR | Ihmir Smith-Marsette |
QB | Bryce Young |
Andy Dalton | |
RB | Chuba Hubbard |
Miles Sanders | |
LWR | Diontae Johnson |
DJ Chark Jr. | |
Terrace Marshall Jr. | |
RWR | Adam Thielen |
SWR | Mike Strachan |
TE | Tommy Tremble |
Stephen Sullivan | |
LT | Ikem Ekwonu |
Ricky Lee | |
Yosh Nijman | |
LG | Cade Mays |
J.D. Direnzo | |
RG | Nash Jensen |
RT | Taylor Moton |
FS | Xavier Woods |
Jammie Robinson | |
NT | Shy Tuttle |
Nick Thurman | |
LDE | LaBryan Ray |
RDE | Derrick Brown |
ROLB | DJ Johnson |
LCB | Jaycee Horn |
RCB | D'Shawn Jamison |
K | Eddy Piñeiro |
P | Johnny Hekker |