Derrick brings a physical presence to the TE position and plays with the kind of edge coaches love to see. He embraces contact whether it’s finishing blocks in the run game or fighting through defenders after the catch. On film, he shows dependable hands and does a solid job securing the football in traffic, especially on short and intermediate routes. What stands out most is the toughness he plays with he’s the type of TE willing to do the dirty work while still being a reliable target offensively.

Thomas brings a long, lean frame with explosive traits that show up both as a receiver and on defense. On offense he’s a big-bodied target who attacks the ball at its highest point, and he wins in contested catch situations. Film notes:

His blend of size, length, and explosiveness puts him on the radar of power-4 evaluators looking for a tight end who can play inline, in the slot, or on the edge.