Kam Thomas

2024 All-Conference USA First Team (Punt Returner) 2024 (RS JUNIOR) Started in all nine games played. Named to the 2024 All-Conference USA first team as a punt returner. Led UTEP in all-purpose yards (871) and all-purpose yards per game (96.8). Ranked fifth in CUSA in all-purpose yards per game. Ranked first on the team in punt returns (10), punt return yards (200) and returned one for a 93-yard touchdown. One of two CUSA players to return a punt for a score; ranked second in CUSA with 200 punt return yards. Tied for the team lead with 47 receptions for 532 yards (11.3 avg.) and two touchdowns. Rushed for 27 yards and returned seven kickoffs for 112 yards. Tallied a season-high 99 yards on five receptions against SUU. Hauled in seven receptions for 71 yards and a 38-yard touchdown at Nebraska; added a 29-yard punt return against the Cornhuskers. Caught a season-most eight passes for 68 yards at Liberty. Tallied 67 yards on five receptions with a 47-yard touchdown at LA Tech. Returned a punt 93 yards for a touchdown, while totaling 109 yards on two punt returns during a come-from-behind win at rival NM State; added 90 yards on four catches including a 69-yard reception against the Aggies. PRIOR TO UTEP All-purpose player in 12 games played at Austin Peay in 2023. Recorded 50 receptions for 629 yards and five touchdowns. Rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown. Team leader in punt returns after recording 12 for 267 yards (22.3 avg.) and a pair of scores. Austin Peay finished 9-3, including 6-0 in UAC play and cliched a FCS playoff berth. Added squad-best 296 yards on 14 kick returns (21.4 avg.). Ranked second on the team in receptions, receiving yards per game (62.9), and third in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Amassed a career-high 204 receiving yards on a career-best 10 receptions and two touchdowns at Eastern Kentucky. Tallied 92 yards on two catches and two touchdowns, while rushing for a season-high 39 yards and returning a punt 40 yards at Lindenwood. Recorded 111 yards on four kick returns (long of 43 yards) at SFA. Compiled a career-best 123 yards on four punt returns, including an 89-yard touchdown against ETSU. Added 54 yards on four catches and a 24-yard kick return against ETSU. Took a punt back 82 yards to the house at Southern Utah. Added 22 yards rushing and 33 receiving yards against Southern Utah. Played in 10 games in 2022 as Govs’ primary kick and punt return specialist. Prepped as a wide receiver and cornerback at Ramsay High School, helping the Rams to a 5A Region 5 title in 2020. Participated in both indoor and outdoor track and field for the Rams.