Huge shoutout to Brady who has made the full time shift over to defense. It seems to be suiting him well! In the run game, I loved seeing him crush down on the edge and not allowing the back to bounce outside. It’s difficult to make a move like this, especially against some elite competition, but Brady has seemingly taken it in stride, which isn’t easy to do!

Man- I really like what Brady Thomas Brady Thomas 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB/ATH Brother Rice | 2026 State MI showed as a safety!

A few really nice blocks, including a few cut sticks. 0:23 and 0:33 showcase some brutal cut sticks, completely taking out the offensive player’s legs. Great play speed and play recognition on those, too.

0:44 is probably my favorite highlight. Brady takes a WR head-on, sheds the block, and blows up the WR screen.

A few super promising highlights for Brother Rice’s newest safety!

As the Brother Rice program as a whole gets better, Brady continues to elevate his game and raise his stock a ton. Last season, Brady showed improved mechanics, ball placement and arm strength. He has matured a ton both physically and mentally and it seems like the game is slowing down for him. I really like what he has to offer as far as manipulating the pocket and extending plays when need be. I’ll absolutely be watching him closely this season!

Brady Thomas Brady Thomas 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB/ATH Brother Rice | 2026 State MI was another prime example of a coaching change unlocking another level in a player. The new staff at Brother Rice wasted no time making their program better, and Thomas was absolutely a beneficiary of that.

Brady possesses pretty consistent mechanics overall and has good arm strength. He showed off some solid ball placement at times and had really good timing on some throws. Another year in the system could push the ceiling for Thomas up even more.

Brady is my highest-graded D3 Quarterback and could very easily earn D2 offers this offseason.

With a new coach, scheme, and many new weapons, Brady shined at many moments this season, but his season was still cut short due to injury. His best highlights showcase his ability to make quick, decisive throws in the pocket. I know that Brady can make just about any throw in any situation, but I do question his ability to scramble and make throws off schedule. Again, high D3 or Low D2 prospect- here’s how I grade him.

Arm Talent: B-
Accuracy: B-
Processing: C+
Playmaking: C
Athleticism: C
Mechanics: B

It sounds like Brady had a really good 2024 season, so I am excited to see where his development is at now! The 2026 QB from Brother Rice has done a great job of consistently getting better and proving himself as a really good up and coming prospect. There should be some high caliber Q’s in attendance and I think Thomas will be right in the thick of it, competing as always!

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Before Brady’s season-ending injury, he was playing his best ball. A lot could have to do with the talent around him or the coaching staff- but I also guarantee a lot of it has to do with Brady’s great 2024 offseason. This is someone who’s put in the work and has seen that work pay off this season. A number of excellent throws to all parts of the field, flashes good timing, pocket presence, etc. Big riser with a lot more room to grow- I’m expecting D3 offers this Spring for Brady, and possible GLIAC attention if he can parlay a good offseason with a good senior season.

Lastly, we have Brady Thomas Brady Thomas 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB/ATH Brother Rice | 2026 State MI shooting up to the #7 spot in my QB rankings. He’s currently a great D3 prospect in my eyes.

I’ve seen the arm on display several times during the offseason. This season, Brady seems to have turned a corner. Could a lot of it be because of new talent and coaching? Yes- there’s no doubt that the WR core is much better this year. Still, Brady been throwing with a lot more consistency this season. The deep ball looks great, and he has good timing with some of his young receivers. Plus, he’s getting the ball out a lot quicker.

Brady still has some room to grow, namely with his fundamentals (just a bit inconsistent). I hope that Brady is able to heal up and come back with an even better Senior season!

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I just found out that Brady will be out for a while because of a broken bone. I still think that Brady is a great player, and all of my opinions still stand.

The quick game was HOT for Brady Thomas Brady Thomas 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB/ATH Brother Rice | 2026 State MI and Brother Rice. His week 2 tape is quite simple, but it encapsulates one of Brady’s biggest strengths. Brady can really sling it, and he has the processing ability + confidence to stand in the pocket and deliver a very quick strike. Brady proved that he can be a lethal quarterback who can quickly hit his first or second read.

I’ve always liked Brady’s arm talent and accuracy. So far, he’s getting good opportunities on an improving Brother Rice team. Keep this up, and he has a great chance to be a GLIAC prospect next spring.