Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Dorian Thomas or Elija Lofton?

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Dorian Thomas vs Elija Lofton — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Dorian Thomas

California Golden Bears

TE · #0

Elija Lofton

Miami Hurricanes

TE · #9

2025 college season

2025 college season: Dorian Thomas versus Elija Lofton
Dorian Thomas	Statistic	Elija Lofton
Leading value: 56	Receptions	23
Leading value: 560	Receiving Yards	218
Leading value: 4	Receiving TDs	3
—	Rushing Yards	11
—	Rushing TDs	0

Measurements

Measurements: Dorian Thomas versus Elija Lofton
Dorian Thomas	Statistic	Elija Lofton
6-4	Height	6-3
255 lb	Weight	242 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Dorian Thomas versus Elija Lofton
Dorian Thomas	Statistic	Elija Lofton
Leading value: #217	Fanspeak rank	#242
Leading value: TE 12	Position rank	TE 13
Leading value: 179.4	Average pick	230.1
Leading value: 777	Times drafted	682
Leading value: 50	Hype Score	28
173x	Most drafted to	181x

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Dorian Thomas

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Elija Lofton

Dean Kindig

1-15 (15.0) vs ND; 1-4 (4.0) vs LOU; 1-9 (9.0) 1 TD vs Pitt. No relation to James. Served as one of team's top offensive performers at tight end position. Saw action in 15 games and made four starts in sophomore campaign. Ranked fourth on team in receptions (23) and receiving yards (218). Scored three touchdowns and had long catch of 29 yards. Rushed three times for 11 yards.

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