Jeff Thomas (wide receiver)


Jeff Thomas is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at Miami University and signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Early years

Thomas attended and played high school football at East St. Louis Senior High School from 2013 to 2016.

College career

Thomas enrolled at the University of Miami on May 22, 2017, where he played from 2017 to 2019. Thomas finished with 17 receptions for 374 yards and two touchdowns his freshman season. Thomas improved on this his sophomore season, finishing with 35 receptions for 563 yards and three touchdowns, however his season was cut short when he was dismissed from the Miami team prior to week 12 after an argument with wide receivers coach Ron Dugans. After his dismissal from the team, Thomas looked to transfer to Illinois but wound up deciding to stay at Miami after head coach Mark Richt retired on December 30th, 2018. Thomas played the majority of the his junior year at Miami, finishing the season with 31 receptions for 379 yards and three touchdowns, however he was suspended weeks seven and eight due to a violation of team rules. Following his junior season, Thomas declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

College career statistics

Professional career

New England Patriots

Thomas signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020.