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Jamari Thrash NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Louisville WR

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HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 188

HAND: 8⅝"

ARM: 31"

WINGSPAN: 74½"

40-YARD DASH: 4.46

3-CONE: 7.16

SHUTTLE:

VERTICAL: 34"

BROAD: 10'0"

POSITIVES

— Good flexibility and change of direction. Smooth, easy mover.

— Above-average foot quickness and ability to change speeds throughout his route.

— Above-average route technician. Shows ability to change releases.

— Above-average ability to find throws outside his frame or go to the ground for the ball.

NEGATIVES

— Below-average size and play strength. Skinny build.

— Below-average ability to handle contact. Loses speed when DBs get hands-on; struggles to play ball in the air.

— Below-average acceleration and average speed. Mildly concerning for someone who also lacks size.

2023 STATISTICS

— 12 G, 63 REC, 858 YDS (13.6 AVG), 6 TD

NOTES

— Born Dec. 19, 2000

— 3-star recruit in Georgia State's 2019 class, per 247Sports

— Transferred from Georgia State to Louisville in 2023

— 24 career starts

— 2022 first-team All-Sun Belt

OVERALL

Jamari Thrash is a polished, reliable receiver who may lack the athletic tools to thrive in the NFL.

A majority of Thrash's best traits show up in his route running. He's a smooth mover. Whether it's widening his stem without losing speed or sinking his hips to get through a route break, Thrash can weave through coverage and change directions with ease.

Thrash also has quick feet and the ability to throttle down on routes in a hurry. Sharp routes such as curls, digs, and comebacks are where he can really show out.

All of that shows up at the line of scrimmage as well. Thrash can struggle when outmuscled, but he does well to change his releases and buy himself space immediately.

However, Thrash does not have a dominant athletic trait. He is a little slow to hit top gear for a player his size, and his long speed is about average. Thrash also isn't particularly explosive, which makes it difficult for him to make defenders miss in space or get vertical when the ball is in the air.

Thrash lacks size as well. He has enough height at 6'1", but he's a skinny receiver at only 185 pounds. That shows up most whenever defensive backs get hands on Thrash. He struggles to maintain speed through contact and does not do well to fight for the ball in traffic.

Thrash is a backup Z/slot in the NFL. His sharp route running and fairly reliable hands will give him a floor that coaches appreciate. With that said, Thrash may not ever have the pop in his game to blossom into a true impact player.

GRADE: 6.9 (Potential Role Player/Contributor — 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 92

POSITION RANK: WR18

PRO COMPARISON: Ronnie Bell

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

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