The Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft
Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! We made it through day one of the 2024 NFL Draft. With the 23rd pick in round one, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
After the news of the pick, I asked on Twitter for your GIF reactions. Naturally, hilarity ensued, so I picked my favorite ones in favor of the pick, against, neutral, and the ones I was unsure of but found funny.
In favor of Brian Thomas Jr:
— That Dude Johnny (@reliantnational) April 26, 2024
— ChipOffTheOldBlock (@chipclark909) April 26, 2024
— Nas Lee (@MurNa37) April 26, 2024
— Jimmy Pembroke (@JPembroke561) April 26, 2024
— DK Tyler (@DKTyler10) April 26, 2024
— Heath Payne (@PayneHeath75291) April 26, 2024
Baalke got arguable the 3rd best receiver and draft capital pic.twitter.com/BnG6SfR1ot
— Jags 904 Noles (@NolesJags78) April 26, 2024
Time to COOK pic.twitter.com/W3MJEF7icI
— Jason (@RabbitohCards) April 26, 2024
Against:
— Atljagfan (@atljagfan) April 26, 2024
— Dustin Ostermann (@DOstermann05) April 26, 2024
— Nobody (@MIdoubleLZ) April 26, 2024
— Tony D (@Td20SS) April 26, 2024
— Adam (@DangerLegz) April 26, 2024
Neutral:
— Swagbuckets (@rsw_0) April 26, 2024
— Dane Jansen (@floridane_j) April 26, 2024
Hope for the best but…. pic.twitter.com/WlGDo0XOSy
— Blindcata (@Blindcata) April 26, 2024
Wanted Nate but ig pic.twitter.com/3az7dKBOG9
— KyakoGaming (@GamingKyako) April 26, 2024
I’m unsure but the GIF made me laugh:
— Dave El Felix (@david_krapp) April 26, 2024
— Stacey Johnson (@cey_johnson) April 26, 2024
Media reactions:
NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe:
Jaguars get a top WR in Brian Thomas Jr. for Trevor Lawrence. 4.33 40 speed. 1 GM comped him to Brandon Aiyuk to me.
JAX lost Calvin Ridley in FA and prioritized finding replacement.
Jaguars top weapons: Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis, Thomas Jr., Evan Engram, Travis Etienne Jr.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) April 26, 2024
NFL Draft Analyst Mike Renner:
Go’s and back-shoulders were Trevor Lawrence’s bread and butter at Clemson. Has never had that kinda guy at WR with the Jags
Now he does
— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) April 26, 2024
ESPN’s Mike DiRocco:
New Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. had 12 TD catches of 20 more yards at LSU last season, which was most by a player in FBS since ESPN Stats & Information began tracking air yards in 2011. He also had 10 TD catches on go routes or fade routes last season (most in FBS).
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) April 26, 2024
1010xl’s Mia O’Brien:
Brian Thomas Jr. was Trent/Doug’s preferred WR. Other coaches wanted the other WR.
Trent/Doug win out. https://t.co/Rgk9kAZVMo
— Mia O’Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) April 26, 2024
Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley:
Jags got picks + got a WR who can finally allow Lawrence to throw moon balls again so there will be no hating from this end
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) April 26, 2024
Florida Times-Union’s Demetrius Harvey:
My thoughts on the pick? Good, had Thomas going in my first mock draft this year. For good reason.
— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) April 26, 2024
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:
The #Jaguars had a need at WR, losing Calvin Ridley in free agency. They fill it with #LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr, a favorite of coordinators and one of the most talented players. He goes No. 23.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2024
PFF:
Trevor Lawrence + Brian Thomas Jr
Jacksonville’s new passing duo pic.twitter.com/KDArsoEq4Q
— PFF (@PFF) April 26, 2024
Up & Adams:
Jags fans getting throwback unis AND a shiny new weapon for T-Law to throw to #DUUUVAL@heykayadams @Jaguars @MattHamilton25 pic.twitter.com/8xJxU6Sh1a
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) April 26, 2024
NFL GameDay:
Jags WR room getting stronger! pic.twitter.com/C5ygKEB0d7
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) April 26, 2024
Robert Griffin lll:
Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars just INCREASED THEIR ROAR by drafting WR Brian Thomas Jr. Led the country in receiving TDs and looks like he is flying when at full speed. His ability to track and adjust at full speed no matter where the ball is makes him one tough cover. pic.twitter.com/n1kLHBRqUD
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 26, 2024
CBS’s Pete Prisco:
I have to admit, Jaguars getting Thomas and landing extra picks — equal to a second — was a good move by Baalke. I am a big fan of what Thomas can do.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 26, 2024
That Jacksonville offense — now that they have a center — can be nasty.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 26, 2024
Jaguar reactions:
Leon Searcy:
Trevor got another bullet in the chamber #BrianThomasJr
— Leon Searcy Jr (@LeonSearcyJr1) April 26, 2024
Tom McManus:
He may not have been your pic, but he is one of ours now, and all we wish for are great things! LFG Jags!
— Tom McManus (@meathead55) April 26, 2024
The Jaguars:
Our reaction to that information 🙂#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/ioHxu6Rc8c
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 26, 2024
MOOD #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/0YvgqtCR9d
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 26, 2024
Honorable mention, the City of Jacksonville:
Welcome to #DUUUVAL Brian! https://t.co/beres351OG
— City of Jacksonville (@CityofJax) April 26, 2024
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