LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr declares for 2024 NFL Draft

The LSU Tiger‘s dominant 2023 offense has just lost another player but for the better. While it may be sad for some fans to see him go, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has just announced that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.

Thomas’s Farewell to LSU

Thomas made the announcement from his social media account with this message attached.

“First and foremost, I thank God for putting me in this position. I thank my parents, Sondra and Brian Thomas Sr., for your continued sacrifice, dedication, and support throughout my entire career. Thank you to my coaches and teammates for pushing me to be the absolute best, day in and day out, and to everyone associated with LSU football; it has been an honor to be a part of this excellent program.”

“My time at LSU has been extraordinary and has prepared me to confidently take the next step in my career by declaring for the 2024 NFL draft! I will always cherish my LSU family and carry the experience with me as I pursue my lifelong dream.”

“LSU forever,” wrote Thomas via X.

More on the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.

Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.

The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.

Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.

The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.