The Chicago Bears selected LSU WR Zacion Thomas in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Thomas was a special teams ace who started for a year and a half at LSU. He flashed gadget ability, but little else while with the Tigers. His 4.28 speed makes Thomas an intriguing deep threat and special teams player. Among the 53 Combine WRs, Thomas ranked 43rd in average depth of target (9.0) and 46th in yards per route run (1.5). He will likely have a significant impact on special teams.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic (The Beast): “Because of his speed and competitive energy, Thomas offers big-play potential every time he touches the rock. He scored a touchdown four different ways in college (receiving, rushing, punt return, kick return), and he shows immediate acceleration both horizontally and vertically. He is coachable and driven, both of which boost his NFL chances. Overall, Thomas lacks ideal polish as an every-down receiver but brings all kinds of juice to threaten opponents in different ways. He projects best as a return man and gadget role player capable of creating explosives.”
Thomas shouldn't be considered in redraft leagues unless he starts to get some buzz around the Bears' open slot role.
Ultimately, Thomas will make his contributions on special teams.
Unless significant buzz grows for Thomas, he should only be a fourth or fifth round rookie pick.
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