Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.'s standout rookie season came up just short of earning Pepsi Rookie of the Year honors. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels brought home the honors after turning around his team's fortunes this season.

Heading into last season, the Jacksonville Jaguars needed a playmaker at wide receiver. Tight end Evan Engram and WR Christian Kirk were all that Trevor Lawrence had at the time and adding a young, high ceiling target to the roster would expand the team’s potential window of a Super Bowl appearance.

Jacksonville Jaguars' wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. finished fourth in the AP's Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Thomas was one of 10 rookies on the offensive side of the ball who received votes.

WR Brian Thomas Jr. on playing in the 2025 Pro Bowl games following a 2024 season in which he set rookie franchise records for receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns: “It’s super cool…”

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded down in the NFL Draft last season and ended up landing LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd overall pick. It proved to be a great decision by the Jaguars, as Thomas instantly established himself as one of the best receivers in football.