The Carolina Panthers will be searching high and low for help at the wideout position this offseason. And while this particular prospect could be a bit too high out of their reach, the team continued their due diligence over at the combine.
During his media availability on Friday, Louisiana State University receiver Brian Thomas Jr. told reporters that he’s already formally met with the Panthers in Indianapolis. He’s also—per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston—spoken with the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brian Thomas said he’s met with the Cowboys and Panthers amongst others. Wants to focus on being a good teammate wherever he goes #CombineNerds24 pic.twitter.com/C7o6ry4Nnh
— Tristan Cook (@THEtristancook) March 1, 2024
The 6-foot-4, 205-pound pass catcher is one of this draft’s top big-play merchants. In his final season as a Tiger, which ended with a second-team All-SEC nod, Thomas Jr. recorded 68 receptions for 1,117 yards (17.3 yards per catch) and 17 touchdowns.
Thomas Jr., at least as of now, is not expected to dip into the second round—where the Panthers await with the 33rd overall pick.
