Mike Thomas only has 57 catches for 821 yards at Ohio State, but the Buckeyes' No. 1 receiver has already made an impression with scouts.
ESPN's draft guru, Todd McShay, released his wide receiver big board on Wednesday, and Keyshawn Johnson's nephew tops the list.
| rANK | NAME | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIKE THOMAS | THE OHIO STATE |
| 2 | LAQUON TREADWELL | OLE MISS |
| 3 | MIKE WILLIAMS | CLEMSON |
| 4 | JOSH DOCTSON | TEXAS CHRISTIAN |
| 5 | TYLER BOYD | PITTSBURGH |
About Thomas, McShay opined:
1. Michael Thomas, Ohio State Buckeyes*: Thomas, who led the Buckeyes with 54 receptions last season, has shown he's strong and tough enough to make difficult catches over the middle. He's a long-strider with somewhat deceptive top-end speed to kill pursuit angles. Thomas has the potential to emerge into a first-round prospect if he continues to develop as one of the focal points in Ohio State's passing game.
Since Thomas plays in Urban Meyer's "distribute the rock" offense, it's unlikely Thomas will put up gaudy numbers in what should be his final season in the Scarlet and Gray.
That said, the fact Thomas leads this list is a testament to not only to his coaching but his personal development. It wasn't that long ago Cardale Jones' Fork Union Military Academy rooommate was best known for Twitter rants and spring game performances.
It is, however, easy to see what NFL scouts see in him:
Some might also say this was destined.
