R Mason Thomas Scouting Report

R Mason Thomas is a swift and elusive pass-rusher with double-digit sack-per-year upside.

Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter

Strengths:

Fluidness and Bend: Shows great fluidness and agility. Can really bend and play low to the ground. Plays fast.

Hands: Violent and heavy-handed in the run game. Assertive and polished hand-fighter as a pass-rusher.

Pass-Rush Upside: Great natural intangibles and polish to create a potent and consistent pass-rush profile.

Concerns:

Undersized: He’s below traditional NFL thresholds. Lacks the necessary mass and frame of an all-downs on-the-ball defender.

Run Defense: Lacking some of the natural strength to hold the point of attack at the next level. Gets displaced too often.