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Miami Hurricanes National Signing Day: WR Jeff Thomas

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 4:41 p.m. ET

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Jeff Thomas is an extremely talented wide receiver from East St. Louis, Illinois. He is the 40th overall ranked player in the class of 2017. Thomas earned the MVP in the Under Armour game.

He set the UA game record with two receiving touchdowns and 148 yards received. He is the highest ranked player in the Miami Hurricanes class of 2017.

At 5’10, 175, Thomas is going to have to add bulk to his frame. This is not uncommon for 17 and 18 year old kids moving up a level. Thomas’ speed and play making ability are his strength. Thomas comes from the same high school that produced the father of former Hurricane Kellen Winslow, Hall of Fame Tight End Kellen Winslow Sr.

Appearing with Miami Play-by-Play announcer Joe Zagacki and Analyst Don Bailey Jr. today on flagship station WQAM, Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown is excited about his new players. Commenting on Thomas and Athlete DeeJay Dallas Brown mentioned they are a hugh upgrade in speed and could be used on jet sweeps.

Thomas was a signficant get for the Hurricanes. The fact that Mark Richt and his staff are getting players over more currently established programs like Alabama and Michigan means the U is on the way back. Richt mentioned the importance of restoring the swagger at the U when he spoke with Zagacki and Bailey on ACC extra’s National Signing Day Special.

Wide Receivers coach Ron Dugans commented on Thomas’ ability and his official bio follows.

JEFF IS EXTREMELY FAST. HE IS A DYNAMIC KID THAT IS VERY GOOD WITH THE BALL IN HIS HANDS. HE MAKES A LOT OF PLAYS ON OFFENSE AND ON SPECIAL TEAMS.

– RON DUGANS, WIDE RECEIVERS COACH