Bryan Thomas Jr. is a defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He entered the league in 2026 out of South Carolina. In the 2026 regular season he made 1 tackle (0 solo) with 0.5 sacks. At South Carolina (2022–25) he made 90 tackles (18.5 for loss), recorded 11.5 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 2 passes defended.