Productive Mercer LB with Consistent Tackle Production and Postseason Impact
A 6'0", 225-lb senior linebacker from Bessemer, Alabama, Thomas has been a reliable defensive anchor for Mercer, appearing in all 13 games during the 2023 season with eight starts. He finished third on the squad with 77 tackles (44 solo) and 10 tackles for loss, demonstrating solid gap discipline and run-stopping ability. Thomas showed up in big moments, posting season-best performances in postseason play against Gardner-Webb (8 solo tackles) and South Dakota State (6 solo tackles). His consistency—recording five or more stops in 10 games—and ability to generate pressure (two forced fumbles, multiple QB hurries) make him a dependable two-down linebacker prospect with positional versatility and football intelligence.
