KJ Thomas

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Hometown:
Conyers, Ga.
High School:
Hebron Christian Academy

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way player at Hebron Christian Academy for coach Jonathan Gess … Earned third consecutive all-region nod, as well as an all-state award, as a senior after compiling 25 tackles (20 solo), including one stop behind the line … Raked in defensive player of the year honors as well ... Also turned in an interception, eight pass break-ups and a quarterback hurry … Also turned in 200 receiving yards and two touchdowns ... Did not surrender a touchdown across entirety of season … Logged 20 tackles (16 solo) as a junior, including two tackles for loss, as well as a sack … Also tallied one interception, five pass break-ups and a forced fumble … Concluded prep career with six interceptions and seven touchdown receptions ... Also lettered in track & field for the Lions.

PERSONAL: The son of Tasha and Kevin Thomas Sr. … Has two younger brothers, Kaden and Kyren … Maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average at Hebron Christian Academy … A kinesiology major at Mercer.