Henderson State University Athletics

2018: Started all 11 games for the Reddies at defensive end . . . An All-GAC Honorable Mention selection . . . Had 38 tackles, 26 solo tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to help lead the Henderson defense . . . Finished with a season-best seven tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss against UAM (Nov. 3) . . . Had a sack for a 13-yard loss against Northwestern Oklahoma State (Sept. 15) . . . Forced and recovered a fumble against Southwestern Oklahoma State (Sept. 22).

2017: Started all 11 games at defensive end for Henderson ... Had 26 tackles, 16 solo stops and three tackles for loss on the year ... Had a big game in the season opener against Harding, with four stops, three solo, and two tackles for loss ... Also had two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup.

2016: Played in 10 games and totaled 11 tackles . . . Carried the ball in short yardage situations having eight attempts while scoring five touchdowns . . . Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 1-yard plunge against East Central . . . Also had touchdowns against Northwestern, Southwestern, Southern Nazarene and Oklahoma Baptist . . . Compiled three tackles including a sack against Northwestern Oklahoma. . . Had a season-best four stops against East Central.

PREP: A first-team all-district selection at Cedar Hill High School in Texas . . . Also lettered in baseball.

PERSONAL: Born December 1, 1997 . . . Son of Robert and Tyniece Thomas . . . Has two siblings, Tyriece and Kameron . . . Father Robert Thomas IV played for the Dallas Cowboys, is a member of Henderson State's Hall of Honor and is the Reddies' all-time leading tackler . . . Favorite professional team is the Dallas Cowboys . . . Favorite athlete is Ray Lewis . . . Intended major Kinesiology.