Joey Thomas Iii

Ranked a three-star recruit by 247Sports and the No. 8 recruit in Nevada … Played past two seasons (2024-25) at Bishop Manogue for head coach Ernie Howren … Earned two 5A-North All-Region selections as a senior, being named to the Second Team in the "Athlete" category and Honorable Mention at defensive back … Helped lead the Miners to Nevada 5A state title in 2024 … Also twice named to 5A-North All-Region Second Teams as a junior, earning defensive back honor after posting six takeaways (four interceptions, two fumble recoveries) and 34 tackles, and as return specialist … Also played receiver for Bishop Manogue, catching 12 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns over his two seasons … Runs track for the Miners … Son of current Nevada Passing Game Coordinator/Secondary coach Joey Thomas and Nicole Thomas.