Isa Thomas, standing at 5’6″ and 145 pounds, may be one of the shorter backs in his class, but he makes up for it with his explosive running style. With good bursts through the holes and natural leverage, Thomas demonstrates impressive contact balance for his size. He exhibits patience in his running, allowing plays to develop before accelerating into open lanes.However, Thomas is still a raw runner, with room for improvement in his footwork and balance. He occasionally struggles with maintaining his balance, particularly after initial contact, which limits his effectiveness on the field. Despite this, his exceptional speed, clocking in at 4.4, is a standout attribute that sets him apart from his peers.Thomas relies heavily on his athleticism at the moment, but with better fundamentals and understanding of run-blocking schemes, he could further maximize his potential as a dangerous playmaker. By honing his footwork and learning to read blocks more effectively, Thomas could become even more of a threat on the field, utilizing his speed to its fullest extent.In addition to his abilities as a running back, Thomas also showcases electrifying talent as a kick returner. With his explosive speed and playmaking ability, he has the potential to make a significant impact on both offense and special teams. With continued development and refinement of his skills, Issa Thomas has the potential to be a dynamic presence on the field.

Though his streak of defensive back MVP awards at Prep Redzone Next camps came to an end, New Jersey’s Isa Thomas Isa Thomas 5'6" | 145 lbs | RB Newark East Side | 2027 State NJ was still as close to lock-down-corner as it gets. Tacked on another inch of height and is now up to 5-foot-5 with noticeably more muscular then when we saw him last in January. With the added size, he didn’t lose a step in his coverage ability and was hand-timed at a 4.5 and 4.56 in the forty. He still isn’t sure what high school he’ll be at next year. Stay tuned.

For the second PRZ Next camp in a row, Isa Thomas Isa Thomas 5'6" | 145 lbs | RB Newark East Side | 2027 State NJ made Wide Receivers on the 2027 National Watchlist look completely mundane. At 5-foot-4 and 140-pounds he plays fearlessly and locks down Isa Island.

– Lightning quickness and speed for only starting his eighth-grade year

-Plays for the Brick City Lions, a program with a lot of roots in the Rutgers program

-At GameChangers combine at Rutgers last spring, won overall MVP and Fastest Man

-How tall he gets will dictate his future. Athletically he’s as good as it gets in NJ for 2027