Brian Thomas Jr. is the newest member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the AFC outfit making him the 23rd overall pick on Thursday night.
The Jags dropped six spots in the first round and still managed to snag a wide receiver linked to them in multiple mock drafts at No. 17. The team has plugged one of its most gaping holes following Calvin Ridley’s departure, giving quarterback Trevor Lawrence another formidable target.
While the moment belonged to Thomas, his mom was the one who stole the show. Asked by ESPN’s Laura Rutledge how far her family’s come, given that her son is now NFL-bound, Sondra Thomas said they came from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Check it out in the video below:
While the response got a laugh out of folks, Rutledge is the one taking the heat as she’s been accused of asking a stupid question.
“To be fair, it was a pretty stupid question,” one fan wrote.
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“Honestly it’s a great answer to a stupid question,” wrote another.
“Something so wholesome about the response,” a fan commented.
“They be wanting them sad rags to riches stories and she’s like “aw we just came from Louisiana” haha,” another said.
You can check out some more reactions here:
Brian Thomas Jr. Is A Great Fit For The Jags
Though he played second fiddle to Malik Nabers at LSU, Brian Thomas is a star in his own right and could be a real difference-maker for the Jaguars.
A 6ft-3 wideout who ran a 4.33 40-yard dash, Jags fans will look forward to seeing him on the field in their colors. The former Tigers wide receiver’s impressive catching range, ability to beat defensive backs off the line, and incredible pace should make him an exciting, deep threat in the NFL.
He’s also likely to make his mom very proud following his move to the pros.
