Yahoo Sports NFL on Brian Thomas Jr.
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After breaking out as a rookie with 1,282 yards in 2024, Thomas saw his drop rate more than double in 2025 to 11%, while his catch/target rate plummeted to 52.7%.
STACKED’s take
Thomas' drop rate doubled to 11%, catch rate fell to 52.7%; Day 2 price too steep.
The source notes that Thomas might be the most-discussed Steelers trade target but expresses significant concerns about his value. After breaking out as a rookie with 1,282 yards in 2024, Thomas saw his drop rate more than double in 2025 to 11%, while his catch/target rate plummeted to 52.7%. In 2026, a player who looked like an ascending WR1 has been an afterthought in the Jaguars' offense with just nine grabs through six games. Though he's a gifted, big-bodied deep threat with plenty of potential, he will likely cost a Day 2 pick at minimum. The source views this as far too high a price for the Steelers, who already have a similar skill set in DK Metcalf, and notes that Roman Wilson has had similar mental mistakes.
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