JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars’ Wide Reciever Brian Thomas Jr has been named a finalist for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, as well as being named to play in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
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Thomas Jr. will be playing in replacement of Ravens Wide Reciever Zay Flowers, who is unable to play due to an injury.
This would not be Thomas Jr.s only recognition, as Action News Jax previously told you about Thomas Jr.‘s nomination as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month.
Thomas Jr. set rookie franchise records through the 2024 season, accumulating 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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Overall in the NFL, Thomas Jr. ranked first among rookies in receiving yards, touchdowns, yards per catch, and receptions. He has registered 60-plus receiving yards and a touchdown reception in eight games, tied with WR Randy Moss for the most games with over 60 receiving yards and a touchdown reception by a rookie in NFL history.
Thomas Jr. aims to become the first player in franchise history to win the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He is the fifth wide receiver and first rookie wide receiver in franchise history to be named to the Pro Bowl and joins P Logan Cooke and LS Ross Matiscik, who were voted into the 2025 Pro Bowl Games earlier this month.
The winner of the AP 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award will be announced at the NFL Honors event on Thursday, February 6.
The 2025 Pro Bowl games will take place in Orlando, Fla. beginning on Thursday, January 30, and ending on Sunday, February 2.
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