Thomas continues to develop and be hyper-productive week after week. He’s a threat to score anytime he touches the ball and has good vision and acceleration. He put up 1,600 yards and 25 TDs last year and is on pace to blow those numbers out of the water in year 2. He rushed for 168 yards and 3 TDs on Friday, then added a kickoff return for a TD. I like the way he continues to find ways to make plays and impact the game in all three phases. He’s a stud playmaker who should be getting more respect.

Eli Thomas Eli Thomas 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/WR Breathitt County | 2028 State KY has been on my radar for a while now and has continued to impress so far this season. Through three games, he leads his team in rushing with 63 carries for 553 yards and five touchdowns. Eli has explosive speed which he uses to burst through the running lane with a sense of urgency then run away from the defense for big gains on a regular basis. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he has shown the elusiveness to make them miss and strength to break tackles. He has also caught three passes for 61 yards and a touchdown this season. Eli has been receiving some college interest and I expect his recruitment to continue to heat up this season.

Another standout from Breathitt, Eli Thomas Eli Thomas 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/WR Breathitt County | 2028 State KY , was a bright spot for his team despite the close loss to Middlesboro last Friday. He demonstrated his physicality and downhill running abilities through the A and B gaps. He keeps the football high and tight. Thomas also showcased his speed and athleticism by beating defenders to the outside before cutting upfield for extra yardage. This comes off a stellar sophomore season in which he finished with 172 carries for 1,385 yards and accounted for 25 total touchdowns offensively. I predict an equal, if not better, season out of Thomas in 2026.

Thomas is an exciting recruit with elite speed and the ability to flip the field instantly. He shows good vision and runs hard, combining explosiveness with toughness between the tackles. Once he gets into space, he’s difficult to catch and can turn routine plays into long touchdowns. He put together a huge year two with 1,385 rushing yards and 21 rushing TDs, while also adding 292 yards and 4 TDs through the air. He’s one of the more exciting players to watch because of the big-play ability he brings every time he touches the ball.

After a strong freshman year, Eli Thomas Eli Thomas 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/WR Breathitt County | 2028 State KY picked up right where he left off as a sophomore. Thomas led Breathitt County in rushing this past season, finishing the year with 172 carries for 1,385 yards and 21 touchdowns in 11 games. Eli has impressive vision as a ball carrier, showing the ability to find cut back lanes then hit them without hesitation. He also has the speed to break away for big gains and strength to break tackles with ease. Eli also made an impact in the passing game as a sophomore, catching 13 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns. Thomas doesn’t currently hold any offers but I wouldn’t be surprised to see some come his way soon as he has received a good amount of college interest.

Eli Thomas Eli Thomas 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/WR Breathitt County | 2028 State KY has been high on our radar since his freshman year and continued to impress this season. As a sophomore, Thomas carried the ball 172 times for 1,385 yards and 21 touchdowns in 11 games. He has impressive patience and vision as a ball carrier, showing the ability to let the running lane open up then hit it in a hurry once it opens. Once he hits the second level, Thomas has shown the burst of speed to break away on long runs. He also made an impact in the passing game, catching 13 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns. Eli will be a player to keep an eye on heading into his junior year as he has already received some college interest.

Eli Thomas Eli Thomas 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/WR Breathitt County | 2028 State KY burst onto the scene as a freshman, leading his team in rushing with 109 carries for 920 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games. Thomas has explosive speed which he uses to run away from the defense on long runs at any given moment. When defenders are able to catch up to him, he has shown the elusiveness to make them miss in the open field. Thomas has also proven to be a very reliable target in the passing game, catching 23 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman. Eli has received some college interest and I expect him recruitment to continue to heat up heading into his sophomore season.

Eli Thomas Eli Thomas 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB/WR Breathitt County | 2028 State KY had a very impressive freshman year. He finished the season with 109 carries for 920 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games. Thomas has explosive speed which he uses to burst through the running lane with a sense of urgency then run away from the defense on long runs. He has also shown the elusiveness to make defenders miss in the open field. Eli also played a key role in the passing game as a freshman, catching 23 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas doesn’t currently hold any offers but he should definitely be a player for college coaches to keep a close eye on.