Bryan Thomas Jr. is a disruptive, high-motor SEC edge rusher with proven pass-rush production
In 2025, Bryan Thomas Jr. was a full-time South Carolina starter at edge, posting 41 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, and 3 forced fumbles, which shows he can affect plays in multiple ways beyond the stat sheet. He stood out most in the biggest moments, earning SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after a career-best game versus Kentucky, and his Gamecock Toughness Award fits the tape: violent hands, urgency, and a relentless finish. He looks like a strong fit for a defense that values pressure, toughness, and game-changing edge disruption.[3]
