Luke Thomas '16 Recruiting Profile

I started playing tackle football in the 6th grade at Brazos Christian School (Bryan, TX). I stayed there until December 2014, when our family had to move the middle of my junior year in high school. Our family moved to Fruitland, Idaho where we live now. When we moved, I made friends at my new school quickly and also got involved in a new sport, lacrosse. I also threw the shot put and discuss in track for our high school team and placed in state (shot put) for what I would consider to be my first "real" track season, with a throwing coach.

I was elected captain of the Fruitland Varsity football this year (2015) after being in the school for only a few months. While I am a quiet leader that leads by example, and still willing to listen and learn to be a better person and player.

I believe I am adaptable to different situations and easily make friends. I hold teammates accountable for their actions on and off the field. I am coachable and listen to become a better player. My parents have taught me to be respectful. 

I will be a good fit for programs that can develop players and have a good "family" atmosphere. All the football teams I have been are winning programs.

Updated post season awards:  

Idaho All State 3A 1st Team OL

SRV Conference 3A 1st Team OL and 2nd team DL.  

Shriner East West All Star game in Eagle, ID  selected West captain.

It was a a great experience to come together with the top athletes in the area for the All Star game.  In the 3 days we had together, I was able to meet players that had already committed to play college ball at Montana and Oregon State. Unfortunately the center for our team was injured on the last day of our practice before the game. The coach came to me to ask if I would  play center. While this is not my natural position, I did play center for the team with no practice before the game. 

Offers from:

College of Idaho

Idaho State

Weber State

2/3/16 - signed NLI to Weber State

8/1/17 transferred to Eastern Oregon University (La Grande, OR)