The New York Jets had addressed some of most glaring needs with their picks in the first round and in the second round, but their third-round pick may have been the Jets looking for some depth. New York used their third-round pick (73rd overall) on Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, a player that could help the team when put into press coverage situations.
Thomas, listed at 6-foot-2 and 197 pounds, is one of the taller cornerbacks in the Draft, but the name of his game is using his length to prevent opposing receivers from getting to where they want to go on the field. Cornerback wasn’t the most pressing need for the Jets coming into the Draft with Sauce Gardner locking down one side of the field and free-agent signee Brandon Stephens potentially starting on the opposite side.
With that being said, if New York wants to play a more physical style on the defensive side of the ball under new head coach Aaron Glenn, Thomas could be one of the players that fits that mold. Now that Thomas is a member of the Jets, here are some of his highlights to get you familiar with him as he seeks to earn a starting spot in the defensive backfield coming out of training camp:
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
Azareye’h Thomas gave up 0 TD’s on 331 cov snaps…he’s one of the best man 2 man guys in the draft.… now, he ran a 4.6, but gave up 0 TD’s in man coverage to WR’s who run 4.3/4.4… sooooo maybe THE 40 DOES NOT MATTER and REAL FOOTBALL GAME SPEED MATTERSpic.twitter.com/t3VPVcffdo
— 𝓡𝑜𝓈𝓈 𝒞𝑜𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓇 (@CoachRC23) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
Jets new cornerback Azareye’h Thomas vs. Patriots new receiver Kyle Williams at the Senior Bowl 👀pic.twitter.com/riswvNcJEk
— SleeperJets (@SleeperJets) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
Azareye’h Thomas owned this guy here
He has some nice plays on his film. I like the swag. pic.twitter.com/ZPwIPadvll— 🗽NYJETS🗽TWEETZ🗽 (@NYJETSTWEETZ) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
#Jets new CB Azareye’h Thomas 2024 Florida St highlights pic.twitter.com/uCOESERSsZ
— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
“Someone who can really matchup with the bigger guys you’re going to see around the league.” – @MoveTheSticks
Azareye’h Thomas is ready to be a DAWG for the @nyjets 😤
📺: 2025 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/bhWKzxb0od— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 26, 2025
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Highlights of Jets’ third-round pick Azareye’h Thomas
The New York Jets had addressed some of most glaring needs with their picks in the first round and in the second round, but their third-round pick may have been the Jets looking for some depth. New York used their third-round pick (73rd overall) on Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, a player that could help the team when put into press coverage situations.
Thomas, listed at 6-foot-2 and 197 pounds, is one of the taller cornerbacks in the Draft, but the name of his game is using his length to prevent opposing receivers from getting to where they want to go on the field. Cornerback wasn’t the most pressing need for the Jets coming into the Draft with Sauce Gardner locking down one side of the field and free-agent signee Brandon Stephens potentially starting on the opposite side.
With that being said, if New York wants to play a more physical style on the defensive side of the ball under new head coach Aaron Glenn, Thomas could be one of the players that fits that mold. Now that Thomas is a member of the Jets, here are some of his highlights to get you familiar with him as he seeks to earn a starting spot in the defensive backfield coming out of training camp:
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
Azareye’h Thomas gave up 0 TD’s on 331 cov snaps…he’s one of the best man 2 man guys in the draft.… now, he ran a 4.6, but gave up 0 TD’s in man coverage to WR’s who run 4.3/4.4… sooooo maybe THE 40 DOES NOT MATTER and REAL FOOTBALL GAME SPEED MATTERSpic.twitter.com/t3VPVcffdo
— 𝓡𝑜𝓈𝓈 𝒞𝑜𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓇 (@CoachRC23) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
Jets new cornerback Azareye’h Thomas vs. Patriots new receiver Kyle Williams at the Senior Bowl 👀pic.twitter.com/riswvNcJEk
— SleeperJets (@SleeperJets) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
Azareye’h Thomas owned this guy here
He has some nice plays on his film. I like the swag. pic.twitter.com/ZPwIPadvll— 🗽NYJETS🗽TWEETZ🗽 (@NYJETSTWEETZ) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
#Jets new CB Azareye’h Thomas 2024 Florida St highlights pic.twitter.com/uCOESERSsZ
— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) April 26, 2025
Azareye’h Thomas Highlights
“Someone who can really matchup with the bigger guys you’re going to see around the league.” – @MoveTheSticks
Azareye’h Thomas is ready to be a DAWG for the @nyjets 😤
📺: 2025 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/bhWKzxb0od— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 26, 2025
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Highlights of Jets’ third-round pick Azareye’h Thomas
