Ball-hawking JMU safety Jacob Thomas is off to a fast, disruptive start
In the 2025 season, Jacob Thomas has already shown the kind of playmaking that travels: through two games he has 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 passes broken up, 1 interception returned for 32 yards, and 1 forced fumble, signaling a safety who can impact all three downs rather than just clean up plays.[3] ESPN lists him as a 6'1", 217-pound junior safety for James Madison, and EA Sports grades him an 85 overall in College Football 26, a useful shorthand for his above-average all-around value.[2][8] He looks like a fit for teams that want physicality, range, and turnover upside from the back end.[3][8]
