2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Brian Thomas, WR, LSU

Photo by Michael Chang/Getty ImagesThe common consensus is that the New York Giants not only need to draft a wide receiver, but will do so highly. Most of the attention has been paid to the pass catchers at the very top of the draft, but what about the next tier?

The 2024 NFL Draft is incredibly deep at wide receiver, and there might not be much separation between the top three receivers and the next three or five.

LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr. has a rare blend of size and athleticism for the position and was highly productive in 2023. He had over 1,000 yards, averaging 17.3 yards per catch and racking up 17 touchdowns on 68 receptions.

Could the Giants perhaps trade back into the first round for the…