Kevis Thomas

2025 – Junior • Transferred to Kentucky after two seasons at Maryland (2023-24) • Has played in 14 career games with six career starts • Has totaled 24 career tackles and two pass breakups 2024 – Sophomore (Maryland) • Started in six of eight games played for the Terps and totaled six tackles and two PBUs • Got a career-high four tackles twice (vs. Northwestern and at Minnesota) • Made his first career start vs. Indiana and got three tackles 2023 – Freshman (Maryland) • Appeared in six games as a true freshman and charted two tackles High School • Played quarterback at Lowndes High School before transitioning to defensive back and wide receiver • Caught 22 passes for 417 yards and three touchdowns as a senior, while also returning a pair of kickoffs for a touchdown • Named 2021 Second Team All-Region after totaling 25 tackles and an interception • Coached by Zach Grage • An all-around athlete who also played basketball and baseball for the Vikings Personal • Born in Tallahassee, Florida • Son of Keyana Simmons and Walter Thomas • Siblings are Kavan Thomas, Akeela Thomas, Knyon Simmons, Kenna Simmons and Kyson Simmons • Major is pre-communication Kevis Says • One thing most people don’t know about him is that he is the first person in his family to go to college • Three words to describe him are humble, respectful and motivated • His sports hero is LeBron James because he’s never complacent • Hobbies include gaming and playing basketball • After his football career, he wants to be a business owner