Andrew Ken Thomas Position: OL 6-5, 315lb (196cm, 142kg) Born: January 22, 1999 in Lithonia, GA. College: Georgia (College Stats) Draft: New York Giants in the 1st round (4th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. “Especially with a limited offseason.’’“Now these five [rookie] offensive tackles who are considered bona fide, walk-in Day 1 starters, Pro Bowl quality players, now they can’t walk in and start, probably. They have no choice. Think about this: the Giants' offensive line was criticized for its play yet again last season. Thomas will have to learn the ropes lining up alongside Zeitler (if Thomas starts out at right tackle) or Hernandez (if Thomas starts out on the left side). Of all the years for the Giants to inject youth into their offensive line.“I explained to one of my clients, ‘It’s not going to happen anymore — you can’t walk into an NFL training camp on Aug. 1 as an offensive lineman and start for an NFL team, it’s just impossible,’ ’’ an NFL player agent representing several offensive linemen told The Post.Ask any coaching staff which position group needs the most work together and offensive line will be the answer most every time. 4 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Thomas … They will find a place for rookie Andrew Thomas, the No. Former Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas is officially a member of the New York Giants. They know what’s going to happen before it happens.” - Georgia coach Kirby Smart on ThomasWell, quite the opposite, and still there is optimism that the unit will be better.The 21-year-old Thomas is the highest selection for an offensive lineman by the Giants since John Hicks, a guard out of Ohio State, was taken third overall.The biggest reason: the No. TDN100's Best Redshirt Sophomores For The 2021 NFL DraftWhat Must Happen For 49ers To Win Super Bowl?Reid's 2020 NFL Mock Draft: Day 2Create, share, and brag over your own big board now.TDN Fantasy Podcast: Kicker & Defense Rankings + Jamal Adams TradeThe Eisner Board: 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings & ProjectionsFantasy Football Questions We Need Answered: NFC EastFantasy Football Questions We Need Answered: NFC SouthDraft Dudes - TDN100 Discussion With Drae HarrisDraft Dudes - COVID-19 Opt-Outs & The Joey Bosa ExtensionTDN100’s Five Best Surprises Eligible For The 2021 NFL DraftYou've watched all the tape, you know the stats. Thomas had none of those. 4 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, at left or right tackle. Nate Solder’s opt-out puts Andrew Thomas … Depending on the team, you starting a left tackle that’s played a few weeks of practice in the NFL to protect Baker Mayfield’s back?’’It already has, and will continue to be, the most limiting offseason ever for a rookie offensive tackle.
Yet somehow now, the improvements up front are being trumpeted around the league.There is anticipation for new offensive line coach Marc Colombo to up the ante when it comes to getting the best out of this unit, which collectively regressed last year under Hal Hunter, who was not retained.His consistency and ability to rise to the level of competition are Thomas' greatest strengths.