100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #95 Isaiah Thomas

The Path to Norman

Isaiah Thomas had a long relationship with the OU staff before committing. The Tulsa, OK product was a target for quite a while before deciding OU was the place to be. Thomas chose OU over teams like Alabama, Missouri, and Oklahoma State. From several years ago on TFB

TFB spoke with Thomas a few hours before his announcement on why Thomas selected OU, “The coaches. I have a great relationship with the staff at Oklahoma. I also fit their scheme and it just feels like home to me.”

Career So Far

Thomas took a redshirt year in 2017. TFB reported that he was seen as a raw, but very athletic talent upon arriving in Norman. He spent a year getting to build on that athleticism and build on his talent. In 2018, Thomas saw action in 9 games, showing off his ability to run and get downhill.

2019 saw Isaiah earn playing time in 11 games, but mostly in limited action. He was on the field more frequently toward the end of the season with Ronnie Perkins sidelined. 

Current Profile

Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 260
Year: Redshirt Junior

Stats

2020 Season

This spring practice was supposed to be Thomas’ time to shine; with Perkins currently suspended, Thomas was potentially the next man up. As things stand, Marcus Stripling and Thomas are the players most likely to step in at defensive end. Isaiah Thomas is in a prime position to earn major playing time in 2020.