Thomas has stepped up for the Miami Hurricanes this season with star wide receiver Ahmmon Richards having to retire because of a neck injury. Thomas leads the team with 35 receptions and 563 receiving yards. He is averaging 16.1 yards per reception and three touchdowns.
Thomas has also been one of the Miami Hurricanes most dynamic players on special teams. He has 10 kick returns for 260 yards and has returned nine punts for 221 yards for an obscene 24.6 yards per return. That includes an electric sideline tapping touchdown against Virginia Tech last weekend.