Jayden Thomas
Jayden Thomas
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Nathaniel Oishi | Prep Redzone Scout
Already committed to Minnesota, Thomas has established himself as one of the premier two-way players in the country thanks to his rare combination of speed, instincts, and playmaking ability. Offensively, he creates explosive plays every time he touches the football, stretching defenses vertically while also making defenders miss in space. Defensively, his elite closing speed and natural ball skills allow him to erase receivers and generate takeaways at a high rate. His athletic profile gives him the versatility to impact games in all three phases while consistently matching up against top competition. Although he thrives on both sides of the ball, his long-term projection points toward defensive back where his speed, length, and instincts offer tremendous Power Four upside.
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Thomas committed to Minnesota in late May. The state’s top-ranked ATH has been a top-10 overall prospect in his class since his breakout sophomore season and has continued to position himself as one the best playmakers Nevada has to offer. He’s a skilled wideout with great speed, length, and route running. Totaled 610 yards and 11 TDs on just 32 catches a season ago. Thomas chose the Gophers over other offers from Cal, Washington St., UNLV, Hawaii, and others.
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Thomas picked up three D-I offers from Washington St., UNLV, and Hawaii this month. PRZ NV’s top-ranked 2027 ATH has continued to raise his stock on the recruiting trail since posting 610 receiving yards and 11 TDs on 32 catches as a junior. He’s one of the most talented natural athletes in his class and has all the tools to develop into an explosive wideout at the next level. Thomas has picked up other offers from Vanderbilt, Minnesota, San Diego St., New Mexico, and Oregon St. this offseason.
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Class of 2027 ATH
Jayden Thomas
Jayden
Thomas
6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH/WR
Centennial | 2027
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NV
continues to see his recruiting stock surge after a standout performance at the UA Next Camp Series stop in Phoenix. The dynamic playmaker turned heads by clocking a blazing 4.3 in the 40-yard dash, the fastest time recorded so far on this year’s camp circuit. Thomas brings elite top-end speed that immediately shows up in space, making him a dangerous threat on the perimeter and a big-play weapon whenever he touches the ball. Beyond the speed, he flashes strong burst, fluid change of direction, and the ability to separate from defenders with ease. With two additional Division I offers following his performance, Thomas is quickly establishing himself as one of Nevada’s most intriguing rising prospects in the 2027 class.
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Thomas picked up his first Big-Ten and SEC offers from Minnesota and Vanderbilt and added other offers from New Mexico and Oregon St. this month. The top-ranked ATH in PRZ NV’s 2027 rankings is one of the most explosive playmakers in the state with the high-upside combination of speed, twitch, and elusiveness he offers as a wideout. Thomas holds other offers from Colorado St., Nevada, UTEP, NAU, and Sacramento St.
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Thomas was another huge key to success for the Bulldogs and proved why he is ranked as one of the top prospects in NV for his class. Thomas went for 105 yards receiving as well as 2 TDs, making him a big-time mismatch for opposing defenders.
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Thomas has been the leading WR for Cetennial this season. Centennial has a huge cross-town divisional game this week against the Arbor View Aggies tomorrow night. The Bulldogs need a big-time performance from Thomas this week on both sides of the ball. Thomas has consistently shown up in big moments throughout his High School Career.
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Thomas is one of the top Athletes in the Las Vegas class of 2027, and he will be tested earlier against national powerhouse Bishop Gorman on Friday night. Look for Thomas to show out against some of the top players in the country and gain more D1 offers.
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Read EvaluationZack Reyes | Prep Redzone Scout
Thomas comes into his junior season with Centennial as the top-ranked ATH in his class after posting 800 receiving yards and 9 TDs for the 5A D-III state champions last season. He’s continued to put his name on the D-I radar with standout performances on the offseason circuit along with adding offers from UTEP, Northern Arizona, Nevada, Colorado St., and Sacramento St. this year. Packs a rare blend of length, athleticism, and receiver skillset and is solidified as one of the most explosive wideouts in the state. Thomas is a sure-fire contender for all-state honors in 2025.
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Thomas added his fourth and fifth D-I offers from Northern Arizona and UTEP in June. Nevada’s top 2027 ATH is one of the most talented playmakers in the state and has continued to put his name on the radar this offseason with strong performances at recent camps including events on Oregon’s campus and the Northwest Showcase this month. Totaled 800 receiving yards and 9 TDs as a sophomore. Thomas holds other offers from Nevada, Colorado St., and Sacramento St.
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— Jayden "Jet" Thomas (@Jpt_thejet) June 21, 2025
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