Zavion Thomas

● Solid muscle definition, with the rocked-up body of a lean running back 133 Back to table of contents -- 137 of 629 -- ● Tremendous speed to score any time he touches the ball ● Doesn’t lose steam, making it unlikely for pursuit to make up ground ● Totaled three career return touchdowns (94- and 95-yard kick returns; 63-yard punt return) ● Has sharp footwork and the jets to win at the line ● His acceleration confuses pursuit angles (6.3 YAC per catch in 2025) ● Adequate hand-eye coordination for grab-and-go opportunities ● Beloved in LSU program for his “positive energy” and “grinding attitude” ● Described as “leader of the receiver room” by an NFL scout

● Flashes as a route runner but needs better snap-to-snap consistency ● Inconsistent plucking the football outside his frame ● Relies on his chest, arms and wrists to finish catches ● Doesn’t have size or length to win the catch point over defensive backs ● Average-at-best contact balance — hoped to see more broken tackles from him ● Unproven as a deep target (just three of 64 catches at LSU came on targets of 20-plus yards) ● Muffed punt return against Ole Miss in 2025

A starter for one-and-a-half-years at LSU (and two-and-a-half years overall), Thomas lined up primarily to the boundary (79.3 percent of his snaps) in former offensive coordinator Joe Sloan’s scheme. He was also used on versatile motions and backfield action for jets, orbits and handoffs. He put his name on the map at Mississippi State before returning home and fulfilling his childhood dream of playing for the Tigers. He finished second on the team in receiving in 2025. Because of his speed and competitive energy, Thomas offers big-play potential every time he touches the rock. He scored a touchdown four different ways in college (receiving, rushing, punt return, kick return), and he shows immediate acceleration both horizontally and vertically. He is coachable and driven, both of which boost his NFL chances. Overall, Thomas lacks ideal polish as an every-down receiver but brings all kinds of juice to threaten opponents in different ways. He projects best as a return man and gadget role player capable of creating explosives.