Post-OSU Update: Lamaar Thomas transferred to New Mexico and played two seasons with the Lobos, scoring three touchdowns in 17 career games. He did sign with Broncos as an UDFA in 2013, but was cut before the season began. Jacksonville signed him and Thomas did appear in two regular season games for the Jags, catching two passes for 31 yards. That was his only NFL action. In 2015, he played a season in the AFL. (updated: Aug. 2025)

Major: Communication (2009)

Weight: 186 (2008-09)

2009 Media Guide: fleet-footed wideout who can be a difference maker in the return game … made outstanding progress in the weight room this winter … part of the Buckeyes’ Big Ten Champion 4×100 relay in outdoor track.

2008: True freshman who became one of the regular deep men on kickoffs … four receptions for season … 16 kick returns for average of 21.6 yards … pair of catches in Minnesota win … pair of kick returns for 36 and 17 yards in the Purdue win … kickoff returns of 37 and 34 yards against Penn State … special teams dog tags: Northwestern … first-year letterman.

High School: All-state speedster who totaled 1,690 all-purpose yards as a senior … rushed for 2,623 career yards and 20 TD … 1,209 career receiving yards with nine scores … U.S. Army All-America Bowl … team went 42-6 during his career, winning the 2006 state title … Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep Top 40 … Scout Top 150 … Maryland state champion at 55 and 100 meters … state runner-up in 200 … Prince George’s County and Star/Gazette track athlete of the year.

Personal: son of Sean and Elwanda Thomas … majoring in communication at Ohio State … favorite candy is Twizzlers … favorite holiday is his birthday … says his mom is the most inspirational person in his life.