
Bryan Thomas Jr. brings disruptive edge presence and real SEC upside
Bryan Thomas Jr. stands out as a length-and-explosion defensive end who can win with speed off the edge and enough strength to finish plays, with South Carolina noting a career-high 7 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and 2.0 tackles for loss in one outing that earned SEC co-Defensive Lineman of the Week honors.[5] EA Sports’ College Football 26 also grades him as an 84 overall with 88 acceleration and 82 speed, pointing to a bursty pass-rush profile rather than a pure power bruiser.[1] For a team, he looks like a good fit if you want an energetic, ascending edge defender who can create backfield disruption.