Nathan Thomas

Cowboys selected Louisiana OT Nathan Thomas with the No. 233 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Thomas (6'5/332) was a 2-star Offensive Tackle from Chalmette, Louisiana in the 2019 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Having been underrecruited, Thomas resorted to his home state Ragin’ Cajuns. He finally earned the starting nod in 2022 and held down the Left Tackle spot for the last two years. Thomas is a plodder, in all the best and worst ways, at a 39th percentile height but a 91st percentile weight. When Thomas is able to latch onto a defender, there is rarely any recourse they can take to remove themselves from the situation. With plus grip strength and a strong core, Thomas can corkscrew defenders and gain momentum in his favor. However, Thomas’ ability to find and pounce on opponents leaves much to be desired. His processing skills are slower than ideal, though he is able to handle stunts when a defender is handed off to him. Defenders can often see his punches coming due to a slight hitch in his kick that foretells a punch. When he is in a phone booth, Thomas is adept at forcing adversaries out of commission, but he needs to avoid overcommitting with a lunge that misses more often than it hits. Ultimately, Thomas could be a long-term backup on a pro team that has the ability to slot in at multiple slots in the case of an injury, with the occasional jumbo package.