TJ Thomas

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2024-25 seasons at Elon.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Spent two seasons (2024-25) at Elon where he played in 17 games (16 starts) and rushed 180 times for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns • caught 28 passes for 232 yards and one touchdown • returned 28 kickoffs for 686 yards and two punts for 36 yards • in 2025, played in nine games • carried the ball 91 times for 384 yards and six touchdowns and also caught 15 passes for 124 yards • returned 16 kickoffs for 441 yards and two punts for 36 yards • in 2024, played in eight games • rushed 89 times for 588 yards and five touchdowns and made 13 catches for 108 yards and one touchdown • returned 12 kicks for 245 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brookwood School in Thomasville, Georgia • wore No. 5 for the Warriors and was coached by Shane Boggs • played four years of varsity football and was a three-time all-state and four-time all-region performer • finished career with 2,209 rushing yards, 3,457 receiving yards, 6,488 all-purpose yards and 76 total touchdowns • as a senior, had 1,025 receiving yards, 946 rushing yards and 31 total touchdowns • as a junior, had 1,035 rushing yards, 958 receiving yards and 27 total touchdowns • as a sophomore recorded 985 receiving yards, 228 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns • as a freshman, had 489 receiving yards and eight touchdowns • also competed in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Son of Antwan and Shacoya Thomas • has one brother (Jay) • father, Antwan, played football at Valdosta State • grandfather, Jimmy Francis, played football at Valdosta State.