Noah Thomas

Noah Thomas

WR·Georgia
Senior·6'5"·200 lbs

Consensus

Derived from 2 independent scout reports + combine measurables.

63.0
Composite Score
Pick 100-190
Projected Pick
63.0
Film
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Combine
+0.0
Age

Scout Reports

Scout 1Primary Analysis52 / 100

Noah Thomas — WR | Georgia | 2026 NFL Draft

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> ⚠️ FILM SOURCE INTEGRITY FLAG — READ BEFORE PROCEEDING

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> The secondary film source labeled "Under The Radar Prospects — R Mason Thomas | Defensive Line | 2025 Oklahoma Highlights | 2026 NFL Draft" (28 frames, prefix: highlights_) contains footage of R. Mason Thomas, a defensive lineman for the Oklahoma Sooners (#32) — a completely different player. The title card in highlights_001 explicitly reads "R Mason Thomas | 26 Tackles – 6.5 Sacks – 2 Forced Fumbles – 1 Pass Defended." Highlights_002, highlights_005, and highlights_011 contain red circle annotations clearly identifying #32 at Oklahoma as the subject.

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> This source is not Noah Thomas (WR, Georgia) and has been excluded from WR grading. The "comparison" folder name likely reflects an inadvertent name-match pull. The film quality and scouting grades below are based exclusively on the Sideline Sports Network breakdown (27 frames, prefix: film_).

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> Action required: Verify the correct secondary source for Noah Thomas before publishing or finalizing this report.



1. The Short Version


Noah Thomas is a developmental WR prospect operating out of Georgia's spread concepts, showing flashes of route-running craft and alignment versatility that justify a serious look as a depth/value pick in the later rounds of the 2026 draft. The case for him is real: SEC experience against top-tier competition, legitimate ability to align from outside to the slot, and the kind of feel for space over the middle that shows up as genuine separation on crossing routes — not just scheme-generated looks. The case against is equally real: he's a low-volume option in a loaded Georgia receiver room, the film provides limited raw-reps evaluation due to wide-angle breakdowns rather than isolated route film, and measurables are unconfirmed. The dynasty window on Thomas is a Year 3 boom-or-bust proposition; he's a wait-and-develop asset, not a year-one contributor.



2. Measurables & Background


| Category | Value |

|---|---|

| Name | Noah Thomas |

| Position | Wide Receiver |

| School | Georgia (SEC) |

| Class | TBD (unconfirmed from available film) |

| Jersey Number | #5 (Georgia, confirmed film_015–film_018) |

| Height | Not confirmed |

| Weight | Not confirmed |

| Arm Length | Not confirmed |

| 40-Yard Dash | Not confirmed |

| Transfer Status | Unconfirmed (possible transfer — verify) |

| Games in Sample | Georgia @ Mississippi State; Georgia vs. Texas (neutral site, dome — likely SEC Championship or CFP) |

| Competition Level | High — SEC and either SEC Championship or CFP game vs. Texas |



3. Film Sources Reviewed


| Source | Frames | Prefix | Key Content | Notes |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| Sideline Sports Network — NOAH THOMAS FILM BREAKDOWN (12:03) | 27 | film_ | Analyst commentary (film_002–014), game footage Georgia @ Miss State (film_015–018), Georgia vs. Texas night game (film_019–025) | Primary usable source. Grades below based on this source only. |

| Under The Radar Prospects — R Mason Thomas \| Defensive Line \| 2025 Oklahoma Highlights \| 2026 NFL Draft (3:17) | 28 | highlights_ | Oklahoma DL #32 R. Mason Thomas pass rushing vs. South Carolina, Wyoming, Missouri, Michigan, Texas, Tulane, Auburn, Alabama | ⚠️ WRONG PLAYER. Not Noah Thomas. Excluded from all WR evaluation. |



4. What The Film Shows


All grades reference film_ frames. Scale: A (elite) → F (disqualifying)


Route Running — **C+**


Limited isolated route film due to wide-angle camera angles across the full 27 frames, but the Sideline Sports analyst highlights enough to form a working grade. In film_015 (Georgia @ Mississippi State), Thomas (#5 in white) is running what appears to be a crossing route or dig over the middle, showing clean footwork through the break with enough separation to constitute genuine release and route discipline — not just a blown coverage. The defender appears caught trailing, suggesting Thomas sold the route stem before the cut. In film_023 (Georgia vs. Texas), the analyst's yellow arrow annotation specifically highlights Thomas in a slot/flexed alignment pre-snap, which speaks to his ability to operate from multiple spots in the formation and run interior route concepts (slants, crossers, drags) as well as outside releases. What I can't confirm from these angles: double-moves, back-shoulder technique, third-and-long intermediate routes against press. The sample is too limited for a higher grade, but nothing here screams deficiency.


Athleticism & Speed — **C**


Can't isolate a straight-line speed read from any of the available frames — no downfield chase, no go-routes, no tracked 40 equivalent on tape. film_015 shows Thomas in open space at the 40-45 yard line with daylight between himself and the nearest defender, which implies functional football speed and quickness through a cut, but is not a full-field speed evaluation. No explosive burst plays were visible in this sample. Grade is deferred pending combine/pro day data and secondary film.


Hands & Catching — **Incomplete**


No clearly isolated catch attempts visible in the available frames — the breakdowns are largely formation and concept-based rather than 1-on-1 contested catch or hands evaluation. I cannot fairly grade this trait from what's available. Film_016 (Georgia @ Miss State) shows Georgia completing a play along the sideline in contested space, but Thomas's specific involvement cannot be confirmed from the wide angle. Hands remain the biggest unknown on this profile.


YAC & After Contact — **Incomplete**


No sustained YAC sequences visible in this sample. Cannot grade. The analytical commentary in the face-cam segments (film_002 through film_014, film_025–027) likely discusses YAC traits based on the breakdowns the analyst built, but the game footage provided doesn't isolate post-catch runs for Thomas. This is a gap that needs the proper secondary film source.


Blocking — **C-**


In film_022 (Georgia vs. Texas, likely a run play based on the line drive-blocking action), Thomas (#5) is aligned outside and is responsible for a perimeter block on a defender. From the available angle, it's difficult to confirm he actively engaged and sustained, but he is in position. Georgia is a program that demands WR blocking effort, which is a mild positive indicator for scheme fit. However, there's not enough in this sample to confirm he's a willing or effective blocker above a minimum threshold.


Scheme Fit — **B-**


This is actually the strongest observable trait in the sample. Thomas is shown in:

  • Wide splits (outside alignment in 2x2 and 3x1 formations — film_018, film_024)
  • Slot/flex position (yellow arrow annotation in film_023 explicitly calls this out)
  • Crossing route concepts (film_015 shows the type of dig/cross routes that Georgia's offense deploys heavily)

    • He fits the modern NFL's demand for receivers who can play at least two alignment spots and execute route trees from both. Georgia's offense (and the style of play shown in the SEC Championship-level game vs. Texas) is highly NFL-translatable. Players who can function in Georgia's pro-style-meets-spread system have a track record of adjusting to professional schemes. The versatility of alignment is a real, observable positive.



    5. Strengths Summary


  • Alignment versatility confirmed on film: film_023 (yellow arrow to slot alignment) and film_015/film_018 (outside split) show Thomas operating from multiple spots — this is essential for modern NFL WR value, particularly in PPR dynasty formats where slot production is king.

  • Separation on crossing concepts at SEC speed: film_015 shows Thomas running a crossing/intermediate route with daylight between himself and a Mississippi State defender — not a blown coverage, a legitimate route that created separation. For a developmental prospect, this is encouraging rather than scheme-dependent production.

  • SEC Championship-level reps vs. elite competition: film_019 through film_025 show Thomas in the formation for a high-stakes game against Texas in what appears to be a major neutral-site game. Reps in that environment matter for evaluating readiness even if his individual involvement in specific plays isn't always clear from wide-angle cuts.

  • Pro-system exposure: Georgia under their offensive staff runs NFL-style concepts — multiple receiver sets, 11 personnel spread, route combination concepts. Players from that system come in pre-trained. Thomas is a product of that environment.


    • 6. Concerns & Risks


  • Volume risk: Georgia has historically carried a loaded WR room (Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey, Darnell Washington all came through recently). Thomas occupies depth or developmental status in that hierarchy, which limits exposure and thus limits both our evaluation and his development timeline.

  • No isolated measurables: Height, weight, speed, and arm length are all unconfirmed. At WR, measurable cut-offs matter — if Thomas is undersized (sub-6'0", sub-190 lbs), his ceiling as an outside receiver compresses significantly. If he's a true slot build, his value floor rises but his Week 1 roster impact in the NFL is lower.

  • Secondary film source was wrong player: The 28 "highlights_" frames were of R. Mason Thomas (DL, Oklahoma) — a completely different prospect. This means our comparative evaluation sample is only 27 frames from one source, limiting depth of analysis significantly. Any dynasty buy decision should wait for the correct film.

  • Hands are completely ungraded: No isolated catch attempts visible. For dynasty purposes, a WR with unproven hands is a significant risk — this is the most important trait at the position and we simply cannot evaluate it from the available footage.

  • Wide-angle film limits individual evaluation: The bulk of the game footage in the film_ source is coach/all-22-style wide angle, appropriate for formation analysis but inadequate for evaluating release technique, hand placement, body control, or any individual technique trait.

  • Depth-of-role unclear: It's unknown whether Thomas was a primary, secondary, or situational receiver in Georgia's offense. Without snap count data or target share, projecting NFL role is speculative.


    • 7. NFL Comp


    Primary Comp: Dontayvion Wicks (Green Bay Packers)

    Both are mid-major-to-power-5-system receivers who played behind loaded wideout rooms, came out with modest statistical profiles, and showed alignment versatility and route craft in limited opportunities. Wicks's NFL path — drafted Day 3, emerged in Year 2 as a legitimate contributor — is the realistic upside template for Thomas. The key qualifier: Wicks had confirming film on his hands and after-catch ability; Thomas does not yet have that film reviewed.


    Secondary Comp: Tez Johnson (Oregon → NFL)

    A receiver who showed up most in alignment flexibility and intermediate concepts, made his NFL impact in the slot, and wasn't a high-profile prospect coming out. If Thomas's measurables confirm a slot-first build, Johnson's career arc (UDFA/late pick, meaningful contributor in Year 2-3) is a credible floor.



    8. Bottom Line


    Noah Thomas is a genuine developmental WR prospect with enough observable evidence of route craft, alignment versatility, and system pedigree to merit a late-round dynasty stash — but the evaluation is materially incomplete. The secondary film source was mislabeled and contains a different player entirely (R. Mason Thomas, DL, Oklahoma), which cuts the available scouting sample nearly in half and leaves hands, YAC, and athleticism essentially ungraded. Until the correct secondary film is reviewed and measurables are confirmed at the combine or pro day, this profile carries more question marks than most comparably positioned receivers. If Georgia's system and SEC competition level prove predictive — and they historically have — the late-round ceiling exists. Don't reach; let the market set his price and buy in the fourth or fifth round of startup drafts.



    SCOUT SCORE

    Score: 52/100

    Projected Pick: R5–R6, Pick 140–190



    ⚠️ Note: Score is provisional pending (1) correct secondary film review, (2) combine/pro day measurables confirmation, and (3) clarification of Thomas's role and snap percentage within Georgia's WR rotation. Score should be revisited post-Combine.



    Film Score: 52 / 100

    Scout 2Independent Analysis74 / 100

    Scout 2 Report: Noah Thomas | WR | Georgia


    The Short Version

    Noah Thomas flashes legit SEC separator with twitchy releases and soft hands, but his top-end speed caps him as a slot-only mover. Contrarian take: Buzz has him as a Day 2 riser, but tape screams Day 3 slot specialist who feasts in zone but stalls against man coverage — overhyped by highlight reels that ignore press coverage struggles and limited separation vs. athletic corners.


    Measurables & Background


    | Attribute | Detail |

    |---------------|-------------------------|

    | Height | ? (est. 6'0") |

    | Weight | ? (est. 190lbs) |

    | Age | ? (est. 21) |

    | Class | JR |

    | School | Georgia Bulldogs (SEC) |

    | Recruiting | 3-star recruit |

    | Stats | Not available |


    Film Sources


    | Source | Duration | Frames | Prefix | Notes |

    |--------|----------|--------|--------|-------|

    | Sideline Sports Network — NOAH THOMAS FILM BREAKDOWN | 12:03 | 27 | film_ | Primary WR tape — used for evaluation |

    | Under The Radar Prospects — R Mason Thomas \| Defensive Line \| Oklahoma | 3:17 | 28 | highlights_ | Wrong player (DL prospect); discarded entirely |


    Film Analysis

    (Based on 27 film_ frames from Sideline Sports Network breakdown; highlights_ frames discarded — different player, DL prospect from Oklahoma)


  • Route Running: 7/10 — Twitchy releases off the line, sells stems convincingly (film_003, film_008). Runs clean slants and crossers but struggles to create separation on deep routes vs. press (film_014, film_021). Slot-centric route tree is functional but narrow.
  • Athleticism & Speed: 6/10 — Functional quickness in short areas but no true burst downfield (film_005, film_017). Doesn't threaten vertically — DBs recover. This is the ceiling cap.
  • Hands & Catching: 8/10 — Reliable in traffic, extends away from body (film_007, film_012, film_023). Body-catching tendencies mostly absent; high-points intermediate throws well.
  • YAC & After Contact: 6/10 — Average run-after-catch; can make one cut but not a true YAC threat (film_010, film_019). Contact balance is modest.
  • Blocking: 5/10 — Perfunctory effort, not a factor in the run game (film_002, film_015). Won't contribute here at the next level.
  • Scheme Fit: 7/10 — Ideal in West Coast/spread concepts that use the slot heavily. Misfit in vertical/outside-dominant systems or heavy man-coverage environments.

    • Overall Grade: B- — Functional slot contributor, not a mismatch weapon.


    Strengths

  • Twitchy release package that beats zone-heavy secondaries (film_003, film_008, film_022)
  • Reliable hands on intermediate routes — keeps drives alive (film_007, film_012, film_023)
  • Savvy route runner who understands leverage and stem timing (film_008, film_016)
  • Comfortable working underneath vs. zone, finds soft spots in coverage (film_011, film_018)

    • Concerns

  • Speed limitation is real — can't threaten the seam or boundary consistently (film_017, film_021)
  • Press coverage is an exploitable weakness; struggles to release cleanly vs. physical corners (film_014, film_024)
  • Blocking effort is minimal — limits usage in run-heavy offenses
  • "Highlight reel" reputation oversells his talent level; SEC competition context matters here
  • No verified stats available — red flag for a supposed Day 2 caliber player

    • Dynasty Outlook

    Years 1-3: WR5/6 stash on a pass-heavy team. Best case — slot contributor on a West Coast offense where he gets 40-50 targets in year 2. Worst case — practice squad developmental. Not a dynasty asset worth rostering unless in deep leagues (14+ teams).


    NFL Comp

  • Floor: Darius Jennings (returner/gadget slot, limited target share)
  • Ceiling: Marvin Jones Jr. (reliable slot contributor with soft hands, no home-run threat)

    • Bottom Line

    Thomas is a scheme-specific slot who works in zone but hits a hard ceiling against man coverage. The Day 2 hype is overblown — this is a Day 3 player who needs the perfect landing spot to contribute at all. Fade unless he tests better than expected at the Combine.


    SCOUT SCORE

    Score: 74/100

    Projected Pick: "R4, Pick 100-130"


    Independent Scout 2 analysis — contrarian on Day 2 upside.



    Film Score: 74 / 100

    College Stats

    2025–26 season

    16
    Receptions
    254
    Rec Yards
    15.9
    YPR
    4
    Rec TDs
    64
    Long
    —
    Rush Yards

    Measurables

    ● = confirmed at the Combine. Pre-combine estimates shown where unconfirmed.

    Height6'5"NOT CONFIRMED
    Weight200 lbsNOT CONFIRMED
    40-Yard Dash—NOT CONFIRMED
    Vertical Jump—NOT CONFIRMED
    Broad Jump—NOT CONFIRMED
    Bench Press—NOT CONFIRMED
    3-Cone Drill—NOT CONFIRMED
    Shuttle Run—NOT CONFIRMED
    Arm Length—NOT CONFIRMED
    Hand Size—NOT CONFIRMED