Jay'shon Thomas
2024 • Saw action in nine games as a redshirt freshman, playing primarily on special teams. • Contributed as a member of the kickoff return team. 2023 • Did not see any game action during a redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL Honors and Awards Two-way player for the Tigers as a tight end/wide receiver and edge rusher All-region selection in 2021 and 2022 First team all-conference (2022) Second team all-conference (2021) Two-year varsity letterwinner (2021, 2022) Individual Stats 2022: Caught eight passes for 108 yards with a touchdown 2022: Rushed for 163 yards on 26 carries in nine games 2022: Made 46 tackles with three sacks on defense 2021: Contributed 54 tackles on defense with three sacks 2021: Caught two passes for 53 yards Team Record 2022: 2-9 2021: Team finished 7-5 and advanced to second round of the playoffs 2020: 6-5, fell in the first round of the playoffs 2019: 4-7 Academics and Club/Sport Involvement Intends to major in marketing Played basketball and ran track for the Tigers Volunteered with his church PERSONAL • A marketing major.
- EnteredPortal · 12/9/24, 12:06 PMJay'shon Thomas (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Northern Illinois University
- EnrolledJay'shon Thomas (DL) enrolled in Northern Illinois University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northern Illinois University | 4 | 4 | 199 | Elite | 13 | 6 | 3.5 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 2025 | Northern Illinois University | 12 | 3 | 441 | Med. | 21 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 2.0 |
| 2024 | Northern Illinois University | 9 | 0 | 14 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Northern Illinois University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 7 | 654 | High | 34 | 14 | 6.5 | 20 | 2.5 |
Profile last updated Nov 10, 2026