Overlooked no more…
Few NFL training camp stories are as special as this one.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) August 27, 2026
SportsCenter in HS. Walk on for Curt Cignetti. James Madison legend.
Somehow, absurdly, Vikings UDFA safety Jacob Thomas stayed overlooked through it all. Not anymore:https://t.co/RYAMLio5sW
StickierBuns wrote:
https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/2092950587591590007?s=46&t=ohFAAgt56m6anXyDpx1btQ
According to PFF, Thomas has been the highest graded rookie in the NFL so far this preseason.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
—George Orwell
Kid looks like he can play, always seems to be in the right place. I hope he can handle the stress when he gets on the field and the game is moving so fast.
People sleep peacably at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
MaroonBells wrote:
According to PFF, Thomas has been the highest graded rookie in the NFL so far this preseason.
Another potential sleeper is Bangally Kamara, has graded out as the #9 rookie per PFF
https://www.pff.com/news/highest-graded-nfl-rookies-after-week-2-of-the-2026-preseason
9. LB Bangally Kamara, Minnesota Vikings: 87.0
Kamara has been all over the field through two preseason games, particularly as a run defender, where he has earned an 86.4 PFF grade. He has yet to miss a tackle and has recorded nine tackles resulting in a defensive stop, leading all players in preseason.
Love it when the Adam Thielen, John Randle's of the world defy the odds. It's going to take me awhile to figure out all these Thomas's on the team.
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