Makilan Thomas
Makilan Thomas is a three-star recruit from Little Rock, AR (No. 1,628 in the 2021 class) who has not played in Virginia's 9 games this season.
Where Thomas comes from
- Little Rock, AR
- Central
- About 800 miles from Scott Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,628 in the 2021 class; signed with Arkansas State.
- On the Virginia roster since 2025
Where Thomas fits
Virginia lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Virginia offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 58th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Virginia is 4-5. Next: vs California, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Little Rock, AR
Transferred to Virginia from Arkansas State. Named All-Sun Belt two seasons running, most recently in 2024.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Virginia -- now an All-Conference mainstay.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 58th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Virginia has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Morgan Moses went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Six seasons, two schools
- 2026 Virginia ElliottYear 6 · Games –
- 2025 Virginia ElliottYear 5 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalArkansas State to Virginia
- 2024 Arkansas State JonesYear 4 · Games –All-conference
- 2023 Arkansas State JonesYear 3 · Games –All-conference
- 2022 Arkansas State JonesYear 2 · Games –
- 2021 Arkansas State JonesYear 1 · Games –
- High school CentralLittle Rock, AR
Moves
- Signed with Arkansas State in the 2021 class, a 3-star recruit.
- Transferred from Arkansas State to Virginia, Apr 26, 2025.
2020
- Signed with Arkansas StateThree-star, out of Americus Sumter County South
2021
- Signed with Arkansas StateThree-star, out of Little Rock Central
2023
- All-Sun Beltsecond
2024
- All-Sun Belt
2025
- Transferred to Virginiafrom Arkansas State
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-SUN BELT
All-Sun Belt mention (2024)
Coaching lineage · 2021–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Butch Jones and Tony Elliott.