Jets select Florida State's Thomas 73rd overall

The New York Jets selected Florida State cornerback Azareye'h Thomas in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 73rd overall.

Thomas thrived for the Seminoles last season, allowing a 50.2 passer rating in coverage with four passes defended and one interception.

Pre-draft profile

Thomas is a long, physical press-man corner. He's at his best lined up on the line of scrimmage, where he can disrupt the receiver's release at the snap. He's also a patient cover man who rarely gets caught leaning, and he's more fluid than you might expect when it comes to flipping his hips and mirroring receivers at the top of the route. The ball production wasn't anything special at Florida State, as he managed just two interceptions in three years. But allowing just 17 catches for 141 yards across the entire 2024 season, according to PFF, certainly qualifies for shutdown status. Speed is the big question mark here, as Thomas disappointed with an unofficial 4.58 40 time at his pro day. The physicality will keep opponents from getting into their routes on time, but Thomas could have trouble against true field-stretchers on the outside. He should be a productive starter in a system that limits his time on an island without safety help over the top.