No Flyer from the class of '17 is more coveted than wideout Jeff Thomas, an eventual All-America and top 10 recruit at his position. But no Flyer is as frustrating, either. Absent from a string of practices, Thomas is held out of a game and must eventually win over his teammates, who voted on whether he should keep his roster spot. His coaches confide that their star is hard to reach, often hidden behind walls he's built to protect himself from a harsh environment.
Miami football fans can provide an update on Thomas's saga. After committing to the Hurricanes last February, the 5'10", 175-pound Thomas has forced his way onto the field as an explosive, if slight, slot receiver, catching 13 passes for 273 yards, including 48- and 78-yard scores in consecutive games last month. "I'm not surprised," Sunkett says. "Jeff's been doing what he's doing now since he was in sixth grade."
