Scouting Report: Jason Thomas
Jason Thomas
Jason Thomas

Posted Sep 29, 2002


Once considered a "Franchise Quarterback" and possibly the first pick of the entire draft, Jason Thomas has fallen on hard times and as a result, is falling into the late rounds of next April's NFL Draft.

Full Name:        Jason Thomas          School: UNLV

Ht:    6-4                           Wt:   246                     40:    4.81

Year:   5Sr                               Number:      2

Stats/ Bio:

 2001- Rushing: 107/481/4.5/4  PASSING: 42.8%/1,353/8/12

  2000- Rushing 138/599/4.3/11   PASSING: 52.71%/708/14/9

Scouting Report:

The Good:  Big, strong armed passer with great stature coming off a terrible junior campaign.  Quick setting up to deliver the ball with solid footwork, stands strong in the pocket and immediately releases the pass with a flick of the wrist.  Places his throws nicely; puts the ball in front of receivers letting them run to the pass and has the pass in the wide outs hands as they immediately leave their breaks on timing patterns.  Active and athletic making plays in or out of the pocket as a passer or ball carrier.  Pulls the ball down and takes off up the field displaying strength running the ball with the ability to pick up yardage off initial contact.  

The Bad:  Throws a lot of passes of his backfoot or steps out of the throw, all of which adversely effect his accuracy.  Relies on his arm strength rather than proper throwing fundamentals to make the pass and worse yet, gives you the idea he thinks his big arm can overcome poor decisions and makes a lot of mental mistakes.  Not always on the same page as his quarterback, misreads the defense and makes bad choices.


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