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Skyler Thomas
SUDFA Projection

Skyler Thomas

Oregon State · Big 12 ·
#351
Overall Rank
#27
Pos Rank
55
Composite
7.83
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Athletic Profile
CoverageRun DefenseBall SkillsRangeAthleticismLeadership
Percentile Rankings
Coverage
55AVG
Run Defense
53AVG
Ball Skills
52AVG
Range
57AVG
Athleticism
78GREAT
Leadership
51AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
55
Floor Grade
47
Executive Summary

Skyler Thomas projects as a priority undrafted free agent with developmental potential as a deep safety or potential box defender in a 2-high shell look. He demonstrates instinctive recognition of route concepts and shows willingness to engage in run support, offering positional flexibility that could intrigue teams seeking depth at the safety position. Thomas lacks elite athleticism and ball-production metrics, but his film consistency and film study suggest a competent NFL reserve who could carve out a role on special teams immediately.

⚠ Risk Factors

Thomas's athletic profile—including below-average 40-time and vertical leap measures—raises durability concerns against NFL edge pace, and his production at Oregon State (mid-tier Pac-12 competition) may not translate against NFL skill talent. Injury history requires vetting, and his ceiling as a backup/core special teams contributor rather than starter limits his draft capital and long-term roster value.

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