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Azareye'h Thomas

Cornerback · Florida State

Azareye'h Thomas brought a physical, press-man style from Florida State to the Jets as a third-round pick in 2025.

Azareye'h Thomas started three seasons at cornerback for Florida State before the Jets drafted him in the third round in 2025, hoping his length and press coverage skills would translate quickly to the NFL. His rookie season showed flashes before a shoulder injury cut it short.

★ Third-round pick, 2025 NFL Draft (No. 73 overall)

★ 95 career tackles and 17 passes defended at Florida State

★ 7 pass deflections in 12 games as an NFL rookie

Path to the league

Thomas played three seasons at Florida State from 2022 to 2024, starting 12 games in his final year and totaling 95 career tackles, 17 passes defended and two interceptions across 37 games. The Jets selected him in the third round, 73rd overall, in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Thomas built his reputation at Florida State as a press-man corner who used his length to disrupt receivers at the line, drawing comparisons from draft analysts to Carlton Davis. He recorded a career-high 52 tackles along with five pass deflections and an interception in his final college season.

2025 season recap

Thomas appeared in 12 games as a rookie, starting five, and recorded 22 combined tackles and seven pass deflections. His season ended early when he was placed on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 14 against Miami.