Sophomore Season Outlook: TE Jordan Thomas

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty ImagesA promising rookie season created high expectations for Jordan Thomas heading into his second season. It’s a well known fact, one that’s been reiterated by Head Coach Bill O’Brien, that the most important leap for a player is from the first to second season. As Thomas enters this pivotal point in his career, it’s important to understand where he will impact the Texans offense and what his ceiling is moving forward.

At Mississippi State, Thomas was was a pseudo-wide receiver, rarely putting his hand in the ground, and lining up outside of the numbers to match up against smaller college corner backs. With his basketball background, Thomas understands positioning…