**Punchy and Specific**: Mason Thomas Soars High as Oklahoma Prepares for Elite NFL Draft Class of 2019!
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker R Mason Thomas has an enticing set of skills that could be coveted by the New England Patriots.
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It’s easy to see them targeting someone who can rush the passer, depth options at linebacker and/or tight end, competition along the offensive line, someone who can provide a spark to the skill position group, and... well, pretty much anything else you can think of. I just don't think they can do it all… If the club intends on putting itself in a position to regularly contend, it will need to prioritize things perfectly and put together another superb draft class -- which might just include Oklahoma Sooners linebacker R Mason Thomas: Bio: R Mason Thomas Position: EDGE Height: 6' 2" Weight: 241 lbs Hand: 8 7/8" Arm: 31 5/8" Scouting Combine: 4.
67 (40) 2025 Stats: 10 G, 6. 5 SCK, 9. 5 TFL, 2 FF, 26 TKL Pros: Thomas might be the very best athlete in this class of pass-rushers, as his track background shows in the form of an explosive first step and otherworldly bend that comes straight from the "you can't teach that" camp that so many teams covet.
If you need someone who is going to reliably put pressure on the opposing quarterback, look no further than this young man. EXPLOSIVE FIRST STEP HIP/ANKLE FLEXION IS OTHERWORLDLY CAN CHANGE SPEEDS TO THROW OFF OL, HAS MULTIPLE GEARS GOOD FEEL FOR CROSSING FACE, DARTS INTO GAPS AND MUDDIES THINGS UP GOOD IN PURSUIT, EXCELLENT SPEED/ANGLES CLOSER. DOUBLE-DIGIT FOURTH-QUARTER SACKS DURING COLLEGE CAREER SCRAPPY PLAY STYLE, ISN'T AFRAID TO USE HIS HANDS/FACE IN THE SCRUM Cons: Thomas doesn't have very much positional versatility due to his size, which also might be a contributor to his durability issues.