Jaylen Thomas
Jaylen Thomas is a three-star recruit from Memphis, TN (No. 23 in the 2026 class) who has not played in West Virginia's 8 games this season.
Where Thomas comes from
- Memphis, TN
- White Station
- About 650 miles from Milan Puskar Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Thomas fits
West Virginia lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
West Virginia defensive linemen with a game this season
West Virginia is 5-3. Next: at Texas Tech, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Memphis, TN
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
Pass share
27.7%
164 pass / 429 run
Plays / game
74.1
8 games
Team sack rate
7.9%
190 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for West Virginia.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
West Virginia has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Darius Stills was one of them, an All-American.
Joined West Virginia in 2026
- 2026 West Virginia RodriguezYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Northwest Mississippi C.C.Three-star junior college recruit. Signed with West Virginia.
- High school White StationMemphis, TN
Moves
- Signed with West Virginia in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with West Virginia3-star out of Northwest Mississippi C.C.