Sam Monson said Brian Thomas Jr. has true superstar potential and could realistically become a "Ja'Marr Chase/Justin Jefferson-level" top-five NFL wideout for fantasy purposes. Monson cited Thomas’s explosive rookie-year flashes, his proven deep-speed that already scares defenses, and the arrival of Travis Hunter to draw coverage away. With new play-caller Liam Cohen reportedly willing to ‘open up the entire playbook,’ Monson expects Jacksonville to feature Thomas Jr. as the primary field-stretching X receiver while Hunter works underneath. That combination, plus a quarterback in Trevor Lawrence whom Monson already grades as top-10-to-12, gives Thomas a clear runway to elite target volume, high-value downfield looks, and massive season-long upside.

Davis Mattek kept Brian Thomas inside his first-round startup tier (11th overall) and argued Hunter’s selection across from him actually helps the rookie. Mattek believes two game-breaking receivers will raise Trevor Lawrence’s ceiling and that Liam Coen’s offense has already shown it can feed a pair of alpha options. With no credible third receiver on the roster—Diami Brown, Gabe Davis, or Parker Washington project for sub-10% target shares—Thomas should still command WR1 volume while also benefiting from defenses unable to bracket him. Mattek thinks the Hunter pick injects just enough doubt into the market to make Thomas gettable and is actively sending offers to acquire him wherever managers are worried. He ranks Thomas ahead of several veterans such as Puka Nacua and views him as a core dynasty building block.

Andy Holloway said Brian Thomas Jr. is a slam‑dunk WR1 value who is still going a few spots later than he should. Holloway stressed that Thomas quietly finished fifth in the entire league in yards‑after‑catch last year—mentioned in the same breath as Deebo Samuel and Rashi Rice—while piling up 87 grabs, 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns despite part‑time quarterback play from Mac Jones. With Christian Kirk and Evan Engram both gone, new OC Liam Coen has publicly labeled Thomas the "face of the franchise" alongside Trevor Lawrence. Holloway expects a massive target‑market‑share spike, noting Jacksonville trailed or was tied on 70 percent of their offensive snaps and will funnel looks to Thomas in every game script. He framed the second‑year wideout as a high‑floor, high‑ceiling pick who hasn’t come close to his peak yet and belongs in the mid‑second round of season‑long and best‑ball drafts.