Tristan makes a big jump in the latest rankings, moving up almost 100 spots to #34 overall. I think in past rankings I wasn’t sure what to make of Tristan’s game and what he would end up playing. He’s got excellent athleticism to play both sides but he is surely a S or possibly hybrid LB at the next level now. With a good frame and build, Tristan is a physical and plays fast. He fly down the alley and will lay a hit. A smooth strider with short area fluidity in his hips. Can play in coverage or in the box at DB. He’s got good ball skills , tracking and able to go up ad get it both at WR & DB. High academic as well along with a 11.1 100m time, Tristan checks a lot of boxes.

Holding double digit P4 offers from all over the country, Tristan is a player I am excited to get eyes on this fall and can easily see him continue to rise in the rankings.

Thomas is probably the best two-way player on the team (wide receiver and cornerback). He led the team in receiving as a sophomore, catching 47 passes for 768 yards (16.3 yards per catch) and eight touchdowns last season. Defensively, he made 28 total tackles (6.5 tackles for a loss).

Here is what I previously had to say about Thomas as a prospect:

I think the most interesting thing about this evaluation is that he is ranked as a wide receiver, but he also comes away impressed with his athletic skills on defense. Defensively, he lined up at cornerback and linebacker and made plays as a pass defender (interception, for example), pass rusher (pressure on the QB), and a run defender (tackle for a loss). From a wide receiver standpoint, Thomas has the ability to crack the top 10 at that position if given enough opportunities. His size, ball skills, and ability to accelerate after the catch all make him a matchup nightmare. Currently at 195 pounds, he has room to add good weight. I think he is a long strider from a speed standpoint. Also, physically, there are plays on his highlights where he runs through tackles and wins 50/50 balls. I’ll say this much: I wouldn’t be surprised if he is also being recruited on defense. Some additional weight and added strength, and you have a solid linebacker prospect with great athleticism for the position. Just a thought.

I think he has the talent to be amongst the best in the state.

I think the most interesting thing about this evaluation is that he is ranked as a wide receiver, but he also comes away impressed with his athletic skills on defense. Defensively, he lined up at cornerback and linebacker and made plays as a pass defender (interception, for example), pass rusher (pressure on the QB), and a run defender (tackle for a loss). From a wide receiver standpoint, Thomas has the ability to crack the top 10 at that position if given enough opportunities. His size, ball skills, and ability to accelerate after the catch all make him a matchup nightmare. Currently at 195 pounds, he has room to add good weight. I think he is a long strider from a speed standpoint. Also, physically, there are plays on his highlights where he runs through tackles and wins 50/50 balls. I’ll say this much: I wouldn’t be surprised if he is also being recruited on defense. Some additional weight and added strength, and you have a solid linebacker prospect with great athleticism for the position. Just a thought.