| Duke Thomas |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Killeen, Texas
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| High School:
Copperas Cove
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| Height / Weight:
5-11 / 175
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| Position:
CB
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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A second-year player who served as a backup cornerback in 2012 ... a prep All-American ... a three-year starter at multiple positions in high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Saw action on defense and special teams in all 12 games ... tied for first on the team in special teams tackles (8) ... posted two tackles against New Mexico ... registered one special teams tackle against West Virginia ... had a career-best three tackles vs. Baylor ... had two special teams tackles and a forced fumble against Kansas ... notched one stop on the defense vs. Texas Tech ... posted two tackles, including one on specials teams, against Iowa State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Prep All-American ... three-year starter at multiple positions ... played in the 2012 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, recording one INT and one fumble recovery ... ranked as the 25th-best athlete by ESPNU ... a member of the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 (state's top prospects) ... three-year starter who tallied 2,520 rushing yards and 1,700 passing yards over his final two seasons ... helped Copperas Cove post a 27-7 record in three seasons ... a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection as a senior ... a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... a first-team selection on Killeen Daily Herald's All-Area Team ... named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association at kick returner ... named the district 12-5A Offensive MVP while playing quarterback ... tabbed honorable mention 5A Academic All-State by the Texas High School Coaches Association ... helped Copperas Cove to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs ... rushed for 1,138 yards and 17 TDs while completing 76-of-150 passes (51%) for 1,020 yards and nine TDs ... a first-team selection on Killeen Daily Herald's All-Area Team as a junior ... a second-team all-district 12-5A selection at QB ... helped Copperas Cove to a 9-2 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... tallied 1,500 yards rushing and 500 passing yards ... a first-team all-district 12-5A selection at WR as a sophomore ... helped Copperas Cove to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... also lettered in baseball, basketball and track and field ... helped Copperas Cove place placed second in the 4x100m and 4x200m relay at the state meet as a junior ... placed second in district in the 110 hurdles as a sophomore, qualifying for regionals ... a three-time academic all-district selection while earning honorable mention academic all-state honors as a senior.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 9 ... ... a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2012) ... born in Middletown, Conn., before moving to Louisiana and finally Texas at the age of 10 ... father, Orlando, played basketball at LSU ... uncle, Grover Perkins, played football and ran track at Southern University ... grandfather, Grover Perkins, played for the Kansas City Chiefs ... active in community service, such as reading to children at the library and doing yard work for senior citizens ... does not watch sports on television.
THE THOMAS FILE
My dream as a college player is to: Make plays for my team.
During pregame, I like to: Relax and get in my zone
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Baseball
Favorite vehicle: BMW M3
Favorite movie: Real Steel
Favorite Sports Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite music artist: Webbie, Kevin Gates
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
I came to Texas because of: The family atmosphere. It always felt like it was for me.
DEFENSE
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
TFL |
Sacks |
INT |
PBU |
FF |
FR |
QBP |
High |
| 2012 |
13/0 |
12(10) |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3/BU |
| Career |
13/0 |
12(10) |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3/BU |
SPECIAL TEAMS
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
FF |
FR |
KBLK |
PBLK |
| 2012 |
13/0 |
8(6) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career |
13/0 |
8(6) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CAREER HIGHs
Tackles: 3 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
