MALACHI THOMAS NEWS

Signed with Purdue Thomas has committed to play for Purdue for the 2025 season, per the team's official X account.

Impact Thomas will join the Boilermakers following four years with Virginia Tech. The redshirt junior running back ran for 1,132 yards and seven touchdowns across his four seasons with the Hokies, averaging 4.4 YPC. He will retain a single year of eligibility with Purdue.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One more carry before portal Thomas logged one carry for five yards during the 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl against Minnesota.

Impact Thomas' five-yard carry against Minnesota was his lone and presumably last for Virginia Tech before he focuses on the transfer portal, which he announced his entrance into before VT and the Gophers played each other. He has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter for Mayo Bowl Thomas is listed as a starter for Virginia Tech's clash with Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thomas missed the last three games of the season with an undisclosed injury, but appears to be in line to start with Bhayshul Tuten opting out to prepare for the NFL Draft. This season, the tailback logged 42 carries for 160 yards and one score while catching four passes for 25 yards.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Thomas (undisclosed) is officially out for Virginia Tech's game against Duke, Kolby Crawford of 247Sports reports.

Impact Thomas was spotted not partaking in practice while wearing a boot earlier on Wednesday, so this comes as little surprise. The Hokies' backfield remains banged up, although Bhayshul Tuten should be trending in the right direction. With Thomas out, he should be backed up by Jeremiah Coney against the Blue Devils.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in boot Thomas (undisclosed) was spotted in a boot at Virginia Tech's practice on Wednesday, Kolby Crawford of 247Sports reports.

Impact Thomas wasn't participating in practice, and is clearly dealing with some sort of lower leg and/or foot ailment, as he was spotted with a boot. The tailback missed the Hokies' game against Clemson before the bye, and he doesn't appear slated to make his return against the Blue Devils come Saturday. The good news for Virginia Tech's backfield is that Bhayshul Tuten looks to be trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Duke game Thomas (foot) is questionable for Virginia Tech's game Saturday at Duke, Damien Sordelett of The Roanoke Times reports.

Impact Thomas was seen wearing a protective boot and using a cane around this time one week ago, so it makes sense he is questionable at worst going into Virginia Tech's upcoming game. Having logged 14 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown during his last game, all aforementioned stats being his career bests, Thomas will look to get healthy at Duke to continue his positive momentum established right before an injury took him out of commission.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted wearing a boot Thomas was spotted wearing a boot and using a cane, Andy Bitter of Tech Sidelines reports.

Impact The Hokies are on a bye this week, so Thomas will have more than a week to recover before the game against Duke on Nov. 23, but this is not an encouraging update on Thomas. The junior running back has 42 carries for 160 yards and a touchdown this season, and if he can't face Duke, then Jeremiah Coney could be in line to see more touches out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Clemson Thomas (undisclosed) won't play against Clemson, Damien Sordelett of The Roanoke Times reports.

Impact Thomas will miss his first game of the season. With the starter Bhayshul Tuten probable, the Hokies' backfield should still be in good hands. Regardless, expect more carries from Jeremiah Coney, who played well last week in the absence of Tuten.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in place of Tuten Thomas recorded 14 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 38-31 overtime loss against Syracuse.

Impact Thomas wasn't the Hokies' leading rusher in the absence of Bhashul Tuten - that was Jeremiah Coney. Still, he paced the backfield in carries without the star tailback available. Tuten appeared close to playing against the Orange, but if he's forced to miss another week, Thomas figures to be a good handcuff option once again.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks 50 yards in win Thomas logged nine carries for 52 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 31-14 win versus Marshall.

Impact Thomas played second-fiddle to Bhayshul Tuten during Virginia Tech's comfortable win over Marshall. The halfback is a firm second-stringer, but in a game against a lesser opponent like this is tracks that he would get his touches. He may be in line for a similar workload next week against Old Dominion.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks 50 yards in win Thomas logged nine carries for 52 yards and gathered in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 31-14 win versus Marshall.

Impact Thomas played second-fiddle to Bhayshul Tuten during Virginia Tech's comfortable win over Marshall. The halfback is a firm second-stringer, but in a game against a lesser opponent like this is tracks that he would get his touches. He may be in line for a similar workload next week against Old Dominion.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Thomas notched seven carries for 29 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for five yards during Saturday's 55-17 victory against Virginia.

Impact Thomas scored his second touchdown of the season on a 7-yard run during the fourth quarter. The 6-foot running back closes out the regular season with 78 carries for 358 yards and two touchdowns while reeling in nine of 13 targets for 51 yards.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win Thomas logged 13 rushes for 87 yards and gathered in one two targets for four yards during Thursday's 38-10 victory versus Syracuse.

Impact Thomas finished this matchup with a season-high in carries and yards. The redshirt sophomore was second in all rushing categories behind Bhayshul Tuten (18-118-1). He will hope to earn more touches after this performance for Saturday's upcoming meeting against Louisville.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milton Hershey's Malachi Thomas leads the way as Mid-Penn Keystone coaches announce all-star picks The all-stars were announced on Monday.

MARCH 13, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Virginia Tech Football: Malachi Thomas brings consistency to Hokies offense Malachi Thomas should be the workhorse running back moving forward

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Warming up for possible 2022 debut Thomas (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against North Carolina,Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact This could be Thomas' first game action of the season after being sidelined with an ankle injury. Coach Brent Pry said earlier in the week it was possible Thomas would suit up and that appears to be the case.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Saturday Coach Brent Pry said Thomas (ankle) will practice Tuesday and is "a candidate for this weekend," Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pry has yet to suit up this year, but it appears he'll have a chance to make his season debut against North Carolina. When available, he should garner a sizable workload after running for 440 yards and three scores as a freshman last year.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Thomas (ankle) is officially ruled out for Thursday's game against West Virginia, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas was viewed as a long shot to suit up for Thursday's contest and officially will miss his fourth straight game to open up the year. The sophomore continues to be ruled as week-to-week, leaving a possible return open for Oct. 1 against UNC. Keshawn King and Jalen Holston should continue to man most of the work out of the backfield until Thomas is back.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on depth chart Thomas (ankle) is not listed on the Hokies' depth chart ahead of Thursday's game against West Virginia, Christopher Hall of SI.com reports.

Impact Thomas has not appeared this season while nursing an ankle injury. It is unclear when the running back will make his return to the field, though he has been listed as week-to-week for about a month. His next chance to return is Oct. 1 against North Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to remain out Saturday Thomas (ankle) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Wofford,Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact Virginia Tech appears to be letting Thomas rehab for another week as the Hokies host an FCS opponent. Look for Virginia Tech to utilize Keshawn King, Jalen Holston, and Chance Black against Wofford. Virginia Tech hosts West Virginia in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice participant Thomas (ankle) was in uniform but was limited in practice Wednesday, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas yet to play in 2022 for Virginia Tech. However, he is expected to be the lead running back when he returns, which could be against Wofford this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Thomas has suffered an injury is week-by-week, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being unavailable for a couple of practices, it has been revealed that Thomas suffered an undisclosed injury. With the start of the season drawing close, this is not the news the Hokies wished to hear about one of their top running backs. Thomas rushed for 440 yards and three touchdowns last season, and will hope to be able to contribute on the field for Virginia Tech's opening game.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missed two practices Thomas missed a couple of practices after being marked as "unavailable", Michael Niziolek of The Roanoke Times reports.

Impact Thomas missed Virginia Tech's Fan Day and was also unavailable for a few practices, but the reason for these absences is currently unknown. The sophomore was reported as being close to earning the top running back position, but the time he is missing could potentially impact his spot.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Close to earning RB1 spot Thomas is competing with Jalen Holston for the starting RB position, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thomas had the second-most yards of any the Hokies' running backs last season with 440 and is looking to earn the top spot this season. Thomas is competing with Jalen Holston but both players are looking strong this fall.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Thomas is quickly outplaying his recruit ranking Malachi Thomas is quickly becoming the focal point of Virginia Tech's offense

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM