From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Louisville WR Jamari Thrash.
SENIOR BOWL INVITE
— Has good speed and burst for the position
— Can stack defenders vertically down the field
— Has the acceleration to pull away from defenders after the catch
— Subtle route runner that sets up coverage defenders to get open on routes
— Does a good job utilizing a jab step and head fakes to get the coverage to bite
— Will freeze the safety with choice routes, allowing him to uncover
— Smooth athlete who has easy speed and clean routes
— Can make tight cuts back to the football, putting coverage defenders in a bind
— Does a good job tracking the ball down the field as a deep threat
— Able to play the scramble drill well and get to open space
— Utilized out wide and in the slot as well as in-motion pre-snap
— Makes the most of screen passes, looking to follow his blocks and get upfield
— Lacks desired bulk and play strength relative to his height
— Willing blocker, but doesn’t bring much bite to the table
— Can struggle to make combative catches in close quarters
— Below-average hand size can affect effectiveness at the catch point
— Press corners can throw him off his route and affect timing
— Can struggle to haul in throws outside of his framework at times
— Will turn 24-years-old during his rookie season
— Senior prospect from LaGrange, GA
— Had 134 receptions for 2,839 yards and 31 touchdowns in high school, first-team all-state receiver
— Three-star prospect according to Rivals
— Likes listening to Lil Baby pre-game, favorite NFL player is Chad OchoCinco
— Committed to Georgia State and caught two passes for 17 yards as a true freshman in 2019
— Played as a reserve in 2020 and had nine receptions for 161 yards and two touchdowns
— Became a starter in 2021 and had 32 receptions for 452 yards and three touchdowns
— Broke out in 2022 for Georgia State, having 62 receptions for 1,122 yards and seven touchdowns
— Transferred to Louisville prior to the start of the 2023 season
— Started 12 games in 2023 and totaled 63 receptions for 858 yards and six touchdowns
— First-team All-Sun Belt (2022), Second-team All-ACC (2023)
Jamari Thrash opted to stay close to home when he started college, signing with Georgia State.