• Northern Iowa
  • Northern Iowa Panthers
    Signed - 12/20/2023

Sam Thomas

  • Pos OT
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 275

Prospect Info

  • High School Elkhorn North
  • City Omaha, NE
  • Class 2024

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90

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Verified Results

  • Discus

    171-3

    Feet 04/13/23
  • Shot Put

    59-8.25

    Feet 05/17/23

Scouting Report

Evaluated 01/16/2024

GabeBrooks
Gabe Brooks 247Sports Scouting Analyst

No verified measurements but listed 6-5 to 6-6, 275 pounds and looks it on tape. Lacks context relative to arm length/wingspan, but possesses excellent overall athletic profile and invaluable, extensive two-way experience on each side of the line of scrimmage. Naturally high center of gravity but works to gain leverage, especially in the run game. Shows some finishing strength and conviction. Plays a bit narrow at times but movement ability in general suggests good functional athleticism. Owns elite track and field throws data with a near-60-foot shot put rep and a 171-3 discus throw as a junior. Just scratching the surface of strength and power aspects of his game. Possesses ample frame space for bulk addition while maintaining mobility. Displays encouraging redirecting ability as a pursuer on defense and when pulling or climbing on offense. Combination of heavy two-way experience, state title-contending throws data, and promising tape mirror numerous recent NFL Draft selections, regardless of high school recruitment and college destination. Could become a multi-year impact starter with a very high long-term ceiling.

H.S. Athletic Background

Also plays basketball and competes in track and field. Experienced on both sides of the ball with extensive snaps at offensive tackle and multiple defensive line spots.
Nebraska Class B second-place state finisher as a junior with a 59-8.25 shot put throw. Finished fifth in the discus (154-1). Set a season-best discus mark of 171-3 in Spring 2023, per MileSplit.
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2023: Lincoln Journal-Star Nebraska Super-State second-team OL selection as a senior. Also earned Nebraska Class B first-team all-state DL honors, recording 29 tackles, 3 TFL, and 2 sacks.
2022: Full-time two-way player as a junior. Recorded 32 tackles, 13 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.
- Gabe Brooks

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