Thomas was one of the top defenders across the San Diego Section, and is a explosive and physical prospect that excels both against the run and pass from the inside or the edge. He is a natural bender, shows tremendous strength and power at the point of attack and uses his leverage well to get underneath blockers and has a diverse pass-rush skill-set using both speed and power to win inside or off the edge. He signed with San Jose State last month, and is a nice later add by the Spartans and is a high floor kid at the next level that should fit nicely in the Mountain West.

Carlsbad defensive lineman Colton Thomas Colton Thomas 6'1" | 235 lbs | DL Carlsbad | 2025 State CA announced his commitment to San Jose State on Wednesday.

Thomas had 16 tackles for a loss and 11 sacks this season for Carlsbad and earned First Team All-Avocado League honors.

Thomas led a dominant shutout effort by Carlsbad’s defense with 6 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 2.5 TFLs in the 41-0 victory. He also recorded a receiving TD on the goal-line. The senior DE showed his effective combination of speed and power off the edge making quick work of his 1v1 matchups and making disruptive plays in the backfield. He’s a physical athlete possessesing the strength to defend the interior and the mobility to track the ball down. Thomas has totaled 26 tackles, 6 sacks, and 8.5 TFLs on the season.