Xxavier Thomas

Picked Penn State over Akron. HIGH SCHOOL Played at Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School for head coach Ryan Lehmeier…Was a four-year letterman and served as a team captain as a senior…As a senior, led Pittsburgh Central Catholic to an 11-2 record and a WPIAL title in Class 6A…As a junior, helped the Vikings to a 10-2 record…Earned Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s Special Teams Player of the Year Award in 2023…Named first-team all-conference in 2022, 2023 and 2024…As a senior, tallied 15 tackles, six interceptions (one touchdown) and five pass breakups to go with 624 receiving yards, nine touchdowns, 280 kick return yards and 306 punt return yards…As a junior, posted 17 tackles, four interceptions and seven pass breakups. Added 302 kick return yards and 142 punt return yards…As a sophomore, collected 25 tackles, two interceptions (one touchdown) and seven pass breakups…As a freshman, recorded 30 tackles, four interceptions (one touchdown), five pass breakups and one fumble recovery…Rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports and a three-star prospect by On3, ESPN and Rivals… Recognized as the No. 38 cornerback and No. 9 prospect in Pennsylvania by 247Sports…Ranked as the No. 47 cornerback and No. 8 prospect in Pennsylvania in the class by On3…Tabbed as the No. 19 prospect in PA by Rivals and the No. 22 prospect in the state by ESPN…Earned two letters in basketball and four in track & field…Was a WPIAL Champion in the triple jump as a sophomore. PERSONAL Full name is Xxavier Lamont Thomas…Son of Rodney and Katrina Thomas…Has a brother, Rodney II, and two sisters, Pheníx Thomas and Azaríya Thomas…Cousin, Keith Byars, played football at Ohio State…Brother, Rodney, played football at Yale and currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts…Aunt, Molly Byars, and cousins, Brian and Kyndra King, all attended Penn State…Intends to major in journalism to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.