What social media is saying about Andrew Thomas being the top offensive tackle in 2020 NFL Draft
Andrew Thomas did not have to wait long to hear his name called in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The New York Giants took Thomas with the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, making him the top offensive lineman off the board.
Shortly after the pick was announced Georgia coach Kirby Smart shared a video discussing Thomas and what he meant to the Georgia program.
“I’m just so happy you’re able to reach your goals,” Smart said. “A three-year starter at the University of Georgia. Played a lot of great competition in those years and competed every day.
“We as a family can’t be anymore thankful as a program for what you did at UGA.”
Congrats @allforgod_55 !! Class act – can't wait to see you dominate with the Giants !! pic.twitter.com/1W59xYmaEL
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) April 24, 2020
Thomas was a three-year starter at the University of Georgia, playing right tackle as a freshman and then the past two seasons as Georgia’s left tackle. He was a multiple-time All-American in his time with the Bulldogs, as well as a team captain.
Related: New York Giants select Andrew Thomas with the No. 4 pick in 2020 NFL Draft
Georgia fans were pretty excited for Thomas to land with one of the top picks in the draft. He becomes the highest drafted player in the Smart era. It is the second-straight year the Giants have taken a Georgia Bulldog in the first round. Last year they selected Deandre Baker in the first round.
"I'm excited to be part of Big Blue"
🗣 @allforgod_55 | @Bose pic.twitter.com/u5ZlbRyO0V
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 24, 2020
Dream come true!!! Can’t wait to get to work in New York. Let’s go @Giants!! 🔴🔵 @rocnationsports ✋🏿🤚🏿 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/k4pL9xyOJH
— Andrew Thomas (@allforgod_55) April 24, 2020
Congrats @allforgod_55 !! One of the best people out there!! #DawgsInTheNFL #WorkTime
— Jonas Jennings (@JonasJennings) April 24, 2020
So happy for @allforgod_55! Great football player, even better man! #ATD
— Scott Sinclair (@coach_sinclair) April 24, 2020
THE MOMENT
With the 4th overall pick, @allforgod_55 is the first Dawg off the board.#NFLDraft #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/oMlcX0KjL1
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 24, 2020
From Athens to the Big Apple‼️ Congratulations @allforgod_55‼️#NFLDraft #DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/Jm7nX9AugZ
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 24, 2020
Congratulations to Andrew Thomas. Such a great young man and will represent the NY Giants on and off the field. #4 #firstolinemantaken
— Coach Sam Pittman (@CoachSamPittman) April 24, 2020
Most on Twitter approved of the pick, as he’ll protect quarterback Daniel Jones as well as open holes for running back Saquon Barkley.
Welcome to Big Blue, Andrew Thomas!
READ: https://t.co/rukF93Q1x2 pic.twitter.com/YhhahtAVkE
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 24, 2020
The Giants get Daniel Jones some protection 💪
New York selects Georgia OT Andrew Thomas with the No. 4 pick in the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/s4SqiHWY7L
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 24, 2020
Was hoping Andrew Thomas would slide down to Brady's Bucs. I slightly liked him the best of the four top tackles. Three-year starter at Georgia. High quality player/person. Rock. Gettleman made a sound decision here.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 24, 2020
Look at Andrew Thomas throwing Josh Allen out of the club. pic.twitter.com/wb43gxgpnL
— Giants Daily (@NYGDaily) April 24, 2020
i believe andrew thomas was the most pro-ready tackle in this draft and he has the most experience and success at left tackle.
i love the pick.
let's ride. pic.twitter.com/KaVOP1cytr
— Ryan Disdier (@ryandisdier) April 24, 2020
Andrew Thomas is the best OT in this class and my New York Giants got him. pic.twitter.com/1KGCtScDdq
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) April 24, 2020
The #Giants have always looked hard at tackle, and that’s exactly what they do: The first off the board at No. 4 is #Georgia LT Andrew Thomas. The cleanest and safest prospect of the tackles.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2020
Even the Jonas Brothers chimed in on the pick.
Georgia landed Thomas a member of its 2017 recruiting class. He was a 4-star prospect and the No. 45 overall player in the class. That same signing class had the likes of D’Andre Swift, Jake Fromm and Isaiah Wilson. Those three players are all expected to be taken during the 2020 NFL Draft.
Thomas started 41 games in his Georgia career. He was an All-American in both his sophomore and junior seasons when he manned the left tackle spot for the Bulldogs. Georgia won the SEC East each year Thomas played for the Bulldogs. Georgia was also one of the top rushing teams in the country, thanks to the holes Thomas routinely opened.
Kirby Smart gave a strong endorsement of Thomas when speaking on the NFL Network on Thursday.
“I think he’s a 12 to 14-year starter to be honest with you,” Smart said. “When he plays against the best, he plays the best. He been one of the most consistent players in all of college football.”
“The body of work speaks for itself. It’s not about just the combine, it’s about who he’s blocked. And he’s done it at the highest level for the last three years.”
When speaking at the NFL combine, Thomas felt comfortable that he was the best tackle in the draft. And the Giants made that so on Thursday night.
“I think I’m all-around the best,” Thomas said. “I can run block, I can pass block, I’m coachable, I’m a technician, and I think that makes me the best.”
Andrew Thomas measurables for the 2020 NFL Draft
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 315 pounds
Arms: 36 1/8 inches
40-yard dash: 5.22 seconds
Vertical Jump: 30.5
3-cone shuttle: 7.58
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