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0:472026 NFL Draft Grades: Vikings Select Jakobe Thomas No. 98
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Kamren Curl
Summary
Jakobe Thomas is an aggressive, versatile safety who thrives when playing near the line of scrimmage. Known for his physical mentality, he can transition from deep coverage to the backfield with strong straight-line speed. Whether undercutting routes or blitzing the quarterback, his play style and ability to diagnose quickly make him a disruptive presence.
About
- 2025: Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP
- Two-time transfer from Middle Tennessee and Tennessee
Strengths
- Explosive blitzer with three sacks from multiple pressure looks.
- Strong ball skills and route recognition, totaling five INTs in 2025.
- Physical downhill tackler who excels at blowing up plays in the gap.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent open-field tackling with a tendency to miss in space.
- Limited lateral agility leaves him vulnerable to shifty runners and double moves.
- Can struggle to disengage from perimeter blocks in the screen game.
Top Jakobe Thomas News
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Vikings' Jakobe Thomas: Goes to Minnesota
The Vikings selected Thomas in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 98th overall.
Thomas transferred to Miami for his fifth and final college season, where he established himself as a key piece in the Hurricanes secondary en route to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Indiana. He started in all 16 games in 2025 and was named as the Fiesta Bowl MVP and to the All-ACC Second-Team after posting 76 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 11 pass defenses (five interceptions). Thomas is an avid playmaker both in coverage and as a run stopper, and while that aggressiveness led to game-changing plays in college, he'll have to be careful not to get exposed at the NFL level. Thomas will have the chance to compete against Theo Jackson and Jay Ward for the second starting safety job alongside Josh Metellus (shoulder).
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 211 lbs |
| Birthplace: Starkville, MS |
| Age: 22 |
| Class: Senior |