University of Nevada Athletics

NEVADA
SOPHOMORE (2017) – Appeared in nine games as a sophomore … Made five tackles, including 2.5 for a loss which totaled 10 yards … Had one half sack at Washington State (9/23) … Earned All-Mountain West academic honors.
 
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2016) – Played in four games as a redshirt freshman towards the end of the season; at New Mexico (11/5), vs. San Diego State (11/12), against Utah State (11/19) and at UNLV (11/26).
 
FRESHMAN (2015) - Did not see action … Redshirted … Member of Nevada’s 2015 Arizona Bowl victory team.
 
HIGH SCHOOL - A three-year letter winner in football and two-time team captain at McQueen HS ... Also lettered in track and field ... Earned first team all-region honors in 2013 and 2014 ... Posted 135 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 25 sacks and five interceptions in his high school career.

PERSONAL - Born Ricky Thomas, Jr. ... Son of Ricky and Kimberly Thomas ... Has one sister, Kaitlyn ... Majoring in journalism in hopes of one day becoming a sports broadcaster ... Chose to attend Nevada because of the family atmosphere and quality journalism school ... Also shown interest from Washington, Kentucky and Georgia Southern.