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Productive safety prospect in 2026 NFL draft on Jaguars' radar
TL;DR
Oregon State safety Skyler Thomas is being considered by the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2026 NFL draft. The Jaguars recently met with Thomas to evaluate his potential fit for the team.
Key points
- Skyler Thomas is a safety from Oregon State.
- The Jaguars are considering him for the 2026 NFL draft.
- The Jaguars recently met with Thomas.
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Oregon State safety Skyler Thomas is on the Jacksonville Jaguars' radar ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Jaguars met with Thomas recently. As we've discussed, theĀ JaguarsĀ won't be hostingĀ prospects on official pre-draft visits.
Let's take a closer look at what Thomas could bring to the Jaguars.
JaguarsĀ 2026 NFL draft prospect to watch: Oregon State S Skyler Thomas
Thomas has started at safety the last seasons while at Oregon State, with the bulk of his snaps coming in the box. During that two-year span, Thomas has been quite good in coverage, but he was particularly stingy this past season, allowing just nine completions on 25 targets, with an interception and two pass breakups.
He also gave up just 10.7 yards per catch. Thomas was also effective against the run, ranking tied for 17th among all safeties in PFF's run-stop rate metric.
Wilson would note that Thomas has played the fourth-most special teams snaps of any prospect in this year's draft class, totaling 671 over four seasons.
Thomas is the 359th-ranked prospect on the consensus big board.
Skyler Thomas' athletic profile
Skyler Thomas' draft profile
Here is what Pro Football Network had to say about Thomas in their pre-draft scouting report:
Q&A
Who is Skyler Thomas and why is he a prospect for the Jaguars?
Skyler Thomas is a safety from Oregon State who has caught the attention of the Jacksonville Jaguars as a potential draft pick for 2026.
What recent interaction did the Jaguars have with Skyler Thomas?
The Jacksonville Jaguars recently met with Skyler Thomas to discuss his potential as a draft prospect.
What are the Jaguars' plans for the 2026 NFL draft regarding prospects?
The Jaguars will not be hosting official pre-draft visits but are still evaluating prospects like Skyler Thomas.
