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Jay'shon Thomas Northern Illinois
File EDGE-191 · National rank 1895 · 2027 class

Jay'shon Thomas

#18· Northern Illinois ·EDGE ·R-Jr ·2027 Draft · Cataula, Ga.
6'4"Height 246 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Jay'shon Thomas is a redshirt junior defensive lineman who projects as a starter for Northern Illinois. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#191 EDGE / 1369
#1895 Overall / 15102
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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.

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EDGE Keys 2025 · Northern Illinois
21
Tot
Better than 67% of 737 EDGEs
2
Sacks
Better than 68% of 727 EDGEs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#2520
National
#124
Position
#208
State
High SchoolHarris County
HometownCataula, Ga.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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