| Tennessee Volunteers–No. 9 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Retail and Merchandising Management |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Homer (Homer, Louisiana) |
Star Thomas is an American college football running back for the Tennessee Volunteers. He previously played for the Coffeyville Red Ravens, New Mexico State Aggies and Duke Blue Devils.
Thomas attended Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana. [1]
Thomas played two years at Coffeyville Community College, rushing 160 times for 970 yards with 11 touchdowns. [2]
Thomas transferred to New Mexico State University in 2022. [3] Thomas played there for two years, rushing 219 times for 1,171 yards and nine touchdowns. [4] [5] In December 2022, Thomas helped New Mexico State to a win over Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl. [6] In 2023, he was named to the All-Conference USA second team. [7]
In 2024, Thomas transferred to Duke University. After starting the season as a backup, he took over as the starter for the final 10 games and finished with 871 yards on 213 carries with seven touchdowns. [8] [9] After the season, Thomas transferred to the University of Tennessee. [7] [10]