Steelers trade target emerges hours before NFL Draft

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are considering trading receiver Brian Thomas Jr. as they aim to move into the first round of the NFL Draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers could potentially acquire Thomas by trading their 21st pick.

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Jaguars may trade Brian Thomas Jr. to enter first round of NFL Draft
Steelers could trade 21st pick for Thomas and a Top 100 pick
Thomas was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024 with strong stats

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 21: Brian Thomas Jr. #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gets set during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the NFL Draft just mere hours from beginning, one of the NFL’s top young receivers could be on the move. Per Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to trade into the first round, and Brian Thomas Jr. could be part of a trade package. “As the draft approaches, we’re told that the Jaguars may be trying to lay the foundation for a potential trade into the bottom of round one,” Florio writes. “The potential bait could include receiver Brian Thomas Jr.” The Jaguars don’t currently have a pick until late in the second round (N0. 56 overall) after trading their 2026 first-round selection to the Cleveland Browns last year as part of the trade to draft Travis Hunter. After Parker Washington led Jacksonville in receptions and yards and had a big second half of the season after being acquired at the trade deadline, Rumors about the Jaguars potentially shopping Thomas have heightened. Should the be able to acquire the Pro Bowl receiver by sending the 21st pick to Jacksonville, and also get a Top 100 pick in return, it would be hard to say no to. Thomas was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024, catching 87 passes for just under 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns. He missed three games in 2025 and saw his numbers drop to just 48 catches for 707 yards. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

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What trade is the Jacksonville Jaguars considering before the NFL Draft?

The Jaguars are looking to trade receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to move into the first round of the NFL Draft.

What would the Steelers need to give up to acquire Brian Thomas Jr.?

The Steelers would likely need to send their 21st pick and possibly receive a Top 100 pick in return to acquire Thomas.

What were Brian Thomas Jr.'s stats in the 2024 NFL season?

In the 2024 season, Brian Thomas Jr. caught 87 passes for nearly 1,300 yards and scored 10 touchdowns.

Steelers trade target emerges hours before NFL Draft

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