jblaze2004
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He is fitting with the guys we drafted. Physical guys.
Rating: 76.03 (Part-time player)
Pro Comparison: Alaric Jackson
Summary
Nathan Thomas is a huge, long masher at OT. He wants to get into EDGEs and demolish them. Mostly a quick setter, and at times, those aggressive sets get him into trouble with balance against smart EDGE rushers, but the assertiveness typically leads to a win. He wants to pulverize on down blocks and has a quality anchor. Serious NFL-caliber size, length and width at the point of attack. While not a freaky athlete by any stretch, he demonstrated good depth in his traditional kick slide, and it's not overly stiff or clunky. A bit susceptible to counters because he's not a tremendous athlete, although he fires off the ball in a hurry. His burst is better than his overall footspeed throughout the play. For teams who want to add sheer power/force and nastiness, this is an OT for them.
About
2023: Honorable mention All-Sun Belt
2023: Started all 12 games at LT and registered 37 knockdowns
Strengths
Anchor is outstanding, as is his point of attack power blocking for the run
Can really move DLs in the run game
Checks the size/length boxes at OT in the NFL
Weaknesses
Mostly a quick setter, needs to work on his traditional vertical set in pass pro
Not an incredible athlete
Combine Data
40-yard dash: 5.19 seconds
Vertical jump: 25 inches
Broad jump: 8 feet, 11 inches
3-cone drill: 8.01 seconds
Rating: 76.03 (Part-time player)
Pro Comparison: Alaric Jackson
Summary
Nathan Thomas is a huge, long masher at OT. He wants to get into EDGEs and demolish them. Mostly a quick setter, and at times, those aggressive sets get him into trouble with balance against smart EDGE rushers, but the assertiveness typically leads to a win. He wants to pulverize on down blocks and has a quality anchor. Serious NFL-caliber size, length and width at the point of attack. While not a freaky athlete by any stretch, he demonstrated good depth in his traditional kick slide, and it's not overly stiff or clunky. A bit susceptible to counters because he's not a tremendous athlete, although he fires off the ball in a hurry. His burst is better than his overall footspeed throughout the play. For teams who want to add sheer power/force and nastiness, this is an OT for them.
About
2023: Honorable mention All-Sun Belt
2023: Started all 12 games at LT and registered 37 knockdowns
Strengths
Anchor is outstanding, as is his point of attack power blocking for the run
Can really move DLs in the run game
Checks the size/length boxes at OT in the NFL
Weaknesses
Mostly a quick setter, needs to work on his traditional vertical set in pass pro
Not an incredible athlete
Combine Data
40-yard dash: 5.19 seconds
Vertical jump: 25 inches
Broad jump: 8 feet, 11 inches
3-cone drill: 8.01 seconds
