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Ty Thomas Season 2017

#26
PositionSafety
Weight190 lbs
Height5-11
ClassFreshman
HometownLubbock, Texas
 Overview      
  • Offers excellent versatility that allows him to play either safety position in ASU’s defensive scheme
  • Powerful athlete that can provide support in the run game
  • Fundamentally sound with his positioning and has demonstrated a high football I.Q.
  • Highly competitive athlete who will look to earn playing time right away
  • Nephew of former NFL linebacker and seven-time Pro Bowl selection Zach Thomas
Freshman (2017)
  • Appeared in the season opening victory over New Mexico State
  • Figures to compete for playing time as a reserve defensive back and an asset on special teams
 High School  
  • Received First-Team All-State honors from Lone Star Varsity after his senior season
  • Ranked by 24/7 sports as the No. 56 safety prospect in the nation; Tabbed by scout as a three-star prospect and the No. 6 safety prospect out of Texas; Three-star prospect and the No. 58 safety prospect in the country according to ESPN
  • Earned All-Midlands Region honors from PrepStar Magazine
  • Recorded 48 tackles and an interception despite playing in just seven games during his senior season
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Sophomore
2018

Safety
5-11 / 189 lbs