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Jaron Thomas
RB · #22 · University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Transfer
Height6'0"
Weight225 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredJaron Thomas (RB) officially transferred from Purdue University to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:51 PM
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Background
HIGH SCHOOL • Rated a four-star recruit according to On3 • Ranked the No. 7 athlete and No. 8 prospect in Indiana by On3 • Two-time all-state selection as an athlete, playing both running back and linebacker • Two-time all-conference • Totaled 2,867 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns in two seasons • Had 15 games of 100-plus rushing yards according to MaxPreps • Totaled 227 tackles and 13 tackles-for-loss • Two-time state qualifier and 2023 sectional champion in the 100-meter dash • Placed seventh in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2024 state championships • Three-time all-conference selection in track & field
Hometown
🏴Elkhart, IN
High schoolConcord
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- SignedUnknown · 9/17/26, 3:36 PMJaron Thomas (RB) signed with an agency
- TransferredPortal · 1/20/26, 1:02 PMJaron Thomas (RB) officially transferred from Purdue University to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | 1 | 0 | 1 | -- | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Purdue University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 1 | -- | 3 | 6.7 | 20 | 0 | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026