Jaylon Thomas

Jaylon Thomas (born March 31, 2000) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants. He played college football at SMU.

Jaylon Thomas
No. 71 – New York Giants
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-03-31) March 31, 2000
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Coronado
(Lubbock, Texas)
College:SMU (2018–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

Thomas grew up in Lubbock, Texas and attended Coronado High School where he lettered in football and basketball. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at SMU over offers from Texas Tech, Stephen F. Austin and Tulsa.[1][2]

College career

During Thomas's true freshman season in 2018, he played in seven games and started six of them at right tackle. During the 2019 season, he played in and started all 13 games at left tackle. He finished the season with a tackle and a solo tackle and he was named in the All-AAC second team[3] and the Phil Steele Preseason AAC for the third-team offense.[4] During the 2020 season, he played in and started all nine games at left tackle. By the end of the season, he was named in the All-AAC second team, the Dave Campbell's All-Texas College Second Team,[5] the Outland Trophy Watch List.[6] During the 2021 season, he played in all 12 games and started nine of them. By the end of the season, he was named on the Outland Trophy Watch List,[7] an East-West Shrine Bowl Invite,[8] the Reese's Senior Bowl Watchlist, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board and the College Gridiron Showcase Watchlist. During the 2022 season, he played in 12 games and started 11 of them in all five offensive line positions. By the end of the season he was named an All-AAC Honorable Mention, the Senior Bowl Watchlist, the PFF All-AAC First Team and the Phil Steele All-AAC Fourth Team.[9]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 304 lb
(138 kg)		 31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		4.95 s1.71 s2.82 s4.89 s7.99 s31 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)
Sources:[10]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 18, 2023, Thomas was signed to the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft.[11] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[12]

New York Giants

On August 31, 2023, Thomas was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[13] On September 21, 2023, he was elevated from the practice squad.[14]

References
  1. "Jaylon Thomas, Coronado, Offensive Tackle". 247sports.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  2. "Jaylon Thomas - Football Recruiting". ESPN. February 7, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  3. Serpico, Joe (December 4, 2019). "AAC announces All-Conference teams, individual award winners". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  4. Mellor, Cam (December 3, 2019). "College Football: 2019 PFF All-AAC Team". PFF. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  5. "Texas Football announces 2020 All-Texas College Teams". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. December 22, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  6. Mayer, Phil (July 21, 2020). "Coronado alumnus Jaylon Thomas makes Outland Trophy watch list". KLBK. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  7. "Thomas Named To Outland Trophy Watch List". SMU Mustangs. July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  8. Hodgkinson, Oliver (December 12, 2021). "East-West Shrine Bowl Invites 2022: Accepted invitations for the college football all-star game". Pro Football Network. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  9. "Jaylon Thomas". SMU Mustangs.
  10. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jaylon Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  11. "Ravens Sign Undrafted Offensive Tackle Jaylon Thomas". Baltimore Ravens. May 18, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  12. "Ravens trim roster to 53. Here's a look at those who made the team". CBS News. August 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  13. Traina, Patricia (August 31, 2023). "New York Giants Finalize Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  14. Benton, Dan (September 21, 2023). "New York Giants elevate OL Jaylon Thomas from practice squad". Giants Wire. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
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