four regular-season games (469 yards), becoming the first player in school history to compile four consecutive 100-yard rushing games. He had his breakout game against Tulane University, registering 203 yards of total offense with 93 yards rushing (12 carries, one touchdown) and 110 receiving (five receptions). He ranked seventh in the conference and 70th in the nation in rushing (71.9 ypg), seventh in C-USA and 59th in the NCAA in all-purpose yards (117.8 ypg). As a junior, he appeared in 11 games with 10 starts. He led the team with 156 carries for 513 yards (3.3-yard avg.) and 5 rushing touchdowns. He also made 39 receptions (third on the team) for 242 yards (fifth on the team) and one receiving touchdown. He rushed for a career-high 207 yards and 3 touchdowns against SMU, helping the team tie the second-largest comeback in program history with a 48-45 overtime win. As a senior, he led the team with 227 carries for 1,166 yards (5.1-yard avg.), 16 rushing touchdowns. He was fifth on the team with 20 receptions for 268 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. He ranked ninth in the nation in scoring (9.8 points per game) and 26th in rushing (106 yards per game). He had a school-record seven 100-yard games, becoming only the seventh player in Miner history to rush for more than 1,000 yards and the fourth to score more than 100 points in a single-season. He finished his career as the school's fifth all-time leading rusher (2,615 yards), third-leading scorer (26 rushing touchdowns), fourth in 100-yard games (11) and seventh in all-purpose yards (3,660). Professional career San Diego Chargers Thomas was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (166th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. He was waived on August 30. Detroit Lions On August 31, 2008, a day after being let go by the Chargers, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. He appeared in three games for the Lions before being waived on October 9 when the team signed fullback Moran Norris. During his three games with the Lions, he returned four kickoffs for 93 yards (a 23.3 yards average return). Dallas Cowboys On December 17, 2008, he was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys and remained there through the end of the season. Cleveland Browns On January 7, 2009, he was signed to a future contract by the