The Jets have selected Florida State CB Azareye’h Thomas with the 73rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Height: 6’2″

Weight: 197 lbs

40-Yard Dash: 4.58 seconds

Vertical: 10′ 2″

Bench: N/A

Broad Jump: 10’2″

2024 Stats: (12 games) 52 tackles, 2 TFLs, INT, 4 PBUs

NFL.com: Press-man cornerback with average speed but excellent length to disrupt game flow for opponents. Thomas deters early looks his way from quarterbacks by jabbing, crowding and smothering the release from press. He lacks route recognition and lateral twitch to stay tight to breaks from off-man. He also needs to develop his instincts and trust his eyes from zone coverage. He has average top-end speed but competes to shrink the receiver’s downfield catch odds using his length and ball skills. He’s more likely to spoil a catch than make a play on the football that results in a turnover, but that could change with more experience. He’s below average in run support, although he improved in that area in 2024. Thomas needs more seasoning, but he could become a good starter within two or three years.

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Bleacher Report: Thomas is an intriguing cornerback prospect from Florida State who combines impressive length and size with promising physical tools. At 6’2″ and 198 pounds, Thomas has the prototypical frame for an NFL cornerback, utilizing his long arms and body control to disrupt plays in coverage and compete in the run game. While still developing in some areas of his game, Thomas’ physicality, ball skills, and athleticism make him a versatile option for teams seeking a boundary defender with upside.

Thomas is a 6-1, 197-pound corner out of Florida State. He excels in press-man coverage thanks to his impressive frame. The main concern with Thomas is his speed — there’s not much there, so he struggles to make up ground if a receiver gets behind him. Thomas had an interception and four pass breakups last season.

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