R Mason Thomas Scouting Report
R Mason Thomas is a swift and elusive pass-rusher with double-digit sack-per-year upside.
Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter
Strengths:
Fluidness and Bend: Shows great fluidness and agility. Can really bend and play low to the ground. Plays fast.
Hands:Violent and heavy-handed in the run game. Assertive and polished hand-fighter as a pass-rusher.
Pass-Rush Upside:Great natural intangibles and polish to create a potent and consistent pass-rush profile.
Concerns:
Undersized:He’s below traditional NFL thresholds. Lacks the necessary mass and frame of an all-downs on-the-ball defender.
Run Defense:Lacking some of the natural strength to hold the point of attack at the next level. Gets displaced too often.
