Brian Thomas Jr. was a four-star wide receiver in the 2021 recruiting class. He was the 89th-ranked player in the country on the composite, the 13th wide receiver, and the fourth-ranked player in Louisiana. The decision came down to LSU, Alabama, and Arkansas, but Thomas Jr. ultimately decided to stay closer to home with the LSU Tigers.
Thomas Jr. is raw, but he’s shown enough to make a team believe in his ability to become a legitimate top option in their offense. His route-running will need plenty of work, but his ability to get over the top and create big plays, as well as be a quick pitch-and-catch option, gives him early playing ability with room to grow.