{"id":279068,"date":"2026-04-25T08:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=279068"},"modified":"2026-04-25T07:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:22:03","slug":"jakobe-thomas-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/25\/jakobe-thomas-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Jakobe Thomas NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jakobe Thomas is an aggressive safety who has great instincts. He has work to do with his tackling, something that can be\u00a0 worked on in training camp. His talent as an enforcer in the secondary is balanced with mistakes that pop up due to his mechanics.<\/p>\n

Jakobe Thomas 2026 NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Position: Safety<\/span><\/p>\n

Height: 6\u20191\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight: 200 pounds<\/span><\/p>\n

School:<\/span> Miami<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n


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\n2026 NFL Draft Jakobe Thomas Scouting Report<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Thomas is always around the ball, and his instincts for reading what a quarterback will do and anticipating routes is off the charts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • He is very aggressive, willing to support in the running game and makes everyone notice with his hard hitting style.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thomas played for multiple programs and schemes, giving him the exposure to a variety of pass and run defensive systems.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thomas has very good size for a safety – 6\u20191\u201d and 200 pounds.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • His jumping ability and athleticism give Thomas a big advantage in jump ball situations.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thomas fills gaps with ease and stops so many ball carries on the spot.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Zone coverage is his strength – recognizing routes is what he does best.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Game film shows Thomas regularly breaking up passes and he could become an interception machine in the pro game with his ability to anticipate routes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Thomas contributes everywhere – whether it is in pass coverage, blitzing or in run support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udca5 Ball-hawking thumper<\/p>\n

    Jakobe Thomas made an immediate impact in his lone season at Miami, elevating the secondary as a hard hitter with elite instincts and a true nose for the football. #BuiltInTheACC<\/a><\/p>\n

    Full Draft Tape \ud83d\udd17https:\/\/t.co\/RlCBiQsxOy<\/a>@CanesFootball<\/a> |\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/p36m1hyr2l<\/a><\/p>\n

    — ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n