
Eric Thomas Jr. brings proven disruptive upside on the defensive line
Eric Thomas Jr. profiles as a rotational DL/edge with real sneaky value: he has shown pass-rush juice, backfield disruption, and enough versatility to play with leverage in multiple fronts. In 2023 at Southern Miss, he logged 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a sack, a breakup, and 2 QB hurries, and in 2024 he added another sack in limited work before redshirting. EA’s 2026 ratings reflect his strengths as an active, physical defender with strong block-shedding and awareness, making him a fit for a team that wants effort, length, and upside over finished-product polish.[3][2][11]




