Jayden Thomas is a college football player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as of January 2025. Jayden plays at a wide receiver position and is in his junior year, as of January 2025. He attended Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a multi-sport player. During his high school career, Jayden Thomas was coached by former NFL Pro Bowler Chris Slade. Apart from football, he also focused on baseball. Jayden was the No. 221 player nationally, the No. 94 player regionally, the No. 43 wide receiver nationally, and the No. 23 player from Georgia, according to ESPN. During his senior year, he recorded 25 receptions for 399 yards and five touchdowns.
In 2021 as a freshman, Jayden played in three games for the Irish. The following year as a sophomore, he appeared in all 13 games and started seven of those. He managed to finish third on the team with five receptions. Additionally, he concluded in second place with 362 receiving yards. Jayden hauled in three touchdowns and averaged 19.2 yards per return while he played on the front line of the kickoff return unit. As a junior, he played 11 games and started five of those. The American football player recorded 21 catches for 310 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also rushed one time, gaining 10 yards. He was also enlisted on the Watchlist for the 2025 Senior Bowl. As a senior, he saw playing time on offense and special teams in the win at Texas A&M where he made one catch for 14 yards.
Jayden Thomas parents
According to his official Notre Dame Fighting Irish roster, April and Randy Thomas are the parents of Jaydon Thomas. Jayden has two siblings, Kaysen and Holden. Jayden’s grandfather, Phillip Rodgers, is well known as he was the first African-American quarterback at Virginia Tech.
What is the nationality of Jayden Thomas' parents?
Jayden's parents, April and Randy Thomas, are American nationals.
FAQs on Jayden Thomas
A. Jayden Thomas stands 6ft 2in tall.
A. Jayden Thomas hails from Paulding County.
A. As of January 2025, Jayden Thomas is a senior.