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10:07Post-Draft Breakdown: Biggest Questions in the NFC North
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0:472026 NFL Draft Grades: Bears Select Zavion Thomas No. 89
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Rashid Shaheed
Summary
Zavion Thomas is an explosive, versatile playmaker who can line up across the formation or contribute as a dangerous return specialist. He relies on elite short-area quickness and precise footwork to create instant separation against man coverage. While he lacks the size to dominate in jump-ball situations, his ability to reach top speed quickly makes him a constant big-play threat in space.
About
- 2025: 41 receptions, 488 receiving yards, 4 receiving TD
- Career: 1,213 receiving yards, 7 receiving TD, 1 rushing TD, 3 return TD
Strengths
- Reaches top speed in two steps with elite acceleration.
- Precise route runner with twitchy movement out of breaks.
- Dangerous open-field runner with the ability to stack defenders vertically.
Weaknesses
- Struggles to win contested-catch battles against larger defenders.
- Lacks the size and play strength to be an effective blocker.
- Difficulty separating on deep routes against physical cornerbacks.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.28 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
Top Zavion Thomas News
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Bears' Zavion Thomas: Taken by Chicago
The Bears selected Thomas in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 89th overall.
Though he primarily operated on the boundary as a starter at LSU, Thomas showed his versatility in motions and backfield action, and he also has the experience on special teams as a returner on kickoffs and punts that should help him contribute immediately to the Bears. Thomas' speed and acceleration means he is a threat to make a game-altering play any time he touches the ball, which makes him an intriguing playmaker in the offensive scheme of head coach Ben Johnson. There's a real chance that Thomas beats out Jahdae Walker and Kalif Raymond to earn the Bears' WR3 job behind Rome Odunze and Luther Burden.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 192 lbs |
| Birthplace: Woodmere, LA |
| Age: 21 |