Nate Thomason Nate Thomason 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Helena | 2024 State AL is a really productive and well rounded outside linebacker that has been extremely valuable for Helena’s defense in a lot of different ways. Thomason had himself a huge senior year for Helena and made a wide variety of impactful plays all over the field- on the season, Thomason recorded 141 total tackles (27 of them for loss), 7 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 6 pass breakups, and one interception. Thomason is super versatile and has a lot of playmaking abilities: he can rush the passer, deliver some huge hits, and is able to use his athleticism to move around and make plays in coverage as well. It’s impressive seeing his progression as a player, he’s going to be a force at the next level. Back in July, Thomason pledged his commitment to Memphis, getting the Tigers a seriously talented player at linebacker that will be a great addition in their 2024 class.

Nate Thomason Nate Thomason 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Helena | 2024 State AL was everywhere on the field tonight. If you were watching the game, you couldn’t miss him. He seemed to have a sixth sense about where the ball was going and was always there to stop the other team. He tackled players, blocked passes, and made sure Helena High was in a good spot. It felt like every time the other team tried something, Nate was there making big plays!

Nate Thomason Nate Thomason 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Helena | 2024 State AL is an explosive outside linebacker for Helena that has been incredibly productive for them the last few years, and last week he had himself a game.  Thomason was an unstoppable force on the field in his performance against Chilton County he made a huge impact against their offense by effectively ending a ton of their drives. In total Thomason picked up 11 tackles (4 of which were tackles for loss), and a sack as well. Throughout all four quarters he consistently disrupted the opposing offense and made crucial stops- what truly set Thomason apart in this performance was his ability to penetrate the line of scrimmage, with his twitch and athleticism he was able to fly into the backfield and make a ton of impactful plays, whether be against the run or by bringing down the quarterback. Thomason, a Memphis commit, is set up for a huge remainder of the season- keep eyes on him!

Nate Thomason Nate Thomason 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Helena | 2024 State AL is an exceptional linebacker with an impressive array of skills that provide a huge presence on the field. With his outstanding range, Thomason covers a lot of ground and can quickly close in on ball carriers from various parts of the field with terrific speed. Thomason’s instincts and football IQ also allow him to read plays effectively, which leads him to always be in the right position to make crucial tackles. Thomason has some terrific pursuit skills that show a ton when he’s seen consistently chasing down the ballcarrier to prevent big gains. Last fall was a big year for Thomason where he was a force against both the run and pass- and it showed up on the stat sheet, he recorded 111 total tackles (17 tackles for loss), 3 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and one interception. Just recently, Thomason committed to Memphis, giving them a great addition for their 2024 class!