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On day three of the 2024 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns added more talent to the wide receiver room, selecting Louisville wide receiver Jamari Thrash in the fifth round. Cleveland is loading up on offensive weapons this off-season, hoping that Deshaun Watson can return to form and take the team on a deep playoff run in 2024.
Thrash is a good player, and one thing to note about some of the drop concerns is that almost half his career drops came this year, including several in the final month of the season after he broke his wrist. Some context is needed for that point before fans start thinking routine drops are a thing with Thrash, which is just not the case.
Thrash is a lighter wide receiver who could add some weight, but he plays pretty well against man coverage due to his willingness to play physically. He has a smaller catch radius with shorter arms and can struggle to make contested catches consistently against bigger defensive backs.
Here is my in-depth breakdown of everything you need to know about new Browns wide receiver Jamari Thrash. Jamari Thrash spent his first four collegiate seasons at Georgia State before playing for Louisville in 2023. Last year, with the Cardinals, Thrash had 62 receptions for 848 yards and six touchdowns and averaged 13.7 yards per catch. Thrash’s best season came in 2022 while still at Georgia State when he also had 62 catches for 1,123 yards, seven touchdowns, and 18.1 yards per reception.
Last season, PFF gave Thrash a 77.6 overall grade and a 78.4 receiving grade with Louisville. One intriguing aspect of his game that likely attracted the Browns is his run blocking, which is higher than expected. PFF gave Thrash a 62.2 run-blocking grade in 2023 after he received a 69.3 with Georgia State in 2022. The Browns have started collecting great route runners, and that continues with the pick of Jamri Thrash. He has great body control and is explosive off the line of scrimmage with nice long speed, though he lacks true elite top speed. Thrash is a nuanced route runner who can throttle up and throttle down to create separation consistently.
Last year, Thrash averaged nearly seven yards after catch per reception and is a smooth runner with the ball in his hands. He runs in the high 4.4s, so he won’t run away from everyone, but he has enough speed to create explosive plays. He fits in with what the Browns like to do as a guy who can get open and create after the catch.
Like most of the picks in this draft, Jamari Thrash won’t likely be asked to do much with the current roster and talent at the position. However, if the team has injuries at the position, I believe Thrash could step in and be productive as a rookie. Thrash has a ton of playing experience, and though he will need to adjust to the level of play in the NFL, his skill set will translate and do so early.
Thrash brings alignment versatility, which was something that Andrew Berry coveted during his time running the Browns. Just like the past couple of years with other rookies, Thrash won’t be asked to do much but should be a solid contributor in the future.
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28 сен 2024