TJ Thomas

2024 (Freshman): Named Freshman All-American and fifth team All-CAA by Phil Steele Stats Perform National Freshman of the Week on Sept. 9 CAA Rookie of the Week on Sept. 9 Named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List Played in eight games, starting seven times, until injury ended his season Carried the ball 89 times for 588 yards, an average of 6.6 yards per carry. Scored five rushing touchdowns Also had 13 receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown; Added 12 kick returns for an average of 20.4 yards per return Had three games of at least 100 yards rushing, including 11 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in a win at North Carolina Central Followed up that performance with 14 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown against Western Carolina Had a career-high 19 carries for 138 yards and a touchdown at UAlbany Had a touchdown in six straight games before the streak was snapped after leaving the Hampton game after one play with injury Had career bests with five receptions and 57 receiving yards against New Hampshire Had a career-long 30-yard kick return against Western Carolina High School: Played four years of varsity football at Brookwood School Head Coach was Shane Boggs Three-time all-state and four-time all-region performer 2022-23 GIAA Player of the Year, ITG Next 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year, ITG Next 2023-24 Offensive Player of the Year 2023 Bill Rainey Male Athlete of the Year Most Valuable Running Back at the Polynesian Bowl camp Finished his career with 2,209 rushing yards, 3,457 receiving yards, 6,488 all-purpose yards and 76 total touchdowns As a senior, finished with 1,025 receiving yards, 946 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns (16 rushing and 14 receiving) As a junior, had 1,035 rushing yards, 958 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns (16 rushing and 11 receiving) Recorded 985 receiving yards, 228 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore In freshman season, had 489 receiving yards and eight touchdowns Also lettered in basketball and track & field Three-year team captain Personal: Son of Antwan Thomas Sr. and Shacoya Thomas Father played football at Valdosta State One brother, Jay Member of FCA and Tip of the Spear Council Plans to study business