CHAMPAIGN — Jeff Thomas isn't headed to Illinois after all.
The East St. Louis product announced on Tuesday night on his Instagram account that he will stay at Miami.
"Tuff (sic) decision," Thomas said in his social media note. "But I have decided to keep playing football and earning my degree at the University of Miami. Huge thanks to the University of Illinois for giving me the opportunity to accomplish my future dreams. Please with all due respect. Respect my decision, thanks."
It was a complete reversal of course for Thomas.
"I'm on my way now," Thomas told The News-Gazette on Monday of his impending transfer to Illinois.