Jay'shon Thomas

#18· Northern Illinois ·EDGE ·R-Jr ·2027 Draft · Cataula, Ga.

6'4"Height 246 lbWeight

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Media & News

ESPN Jul 16, 2023
Jay'shon Thomas - ESPN
247Sports Dec 21, 2022
Jay'shon Thomas, Northern Illinois Huskies, Tight End - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Jay'shon Thomas #18

Northern Illinois · EDGE · R-Jr · 2027 Draft · Cataula, Ga. · Harris County

6'4" · 246 lbs

4.9

UDFA

Floor 4.1 · Ceiling 5.3

#1895 overall · #200 EDGE of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 21 tk, 2 sacks (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Mountain West draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

Ceiling · 5.3

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · Mountain West draft-temper.

Floor · 4.1

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #2520 · Pos #124 · State #208

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	Northern Illinois	10	21	8	2