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Amare Thomas

Amare Thomas tied for the Big 12 lead in touchdowns and led every returning receiver in slot scores. He re-signed with his quarterback to run it back as Houston's go-to weapon -- the man they throw it to when it matters.

WR · Houston · Fr.

CFB Index 85 · #17 of 485 WRsHigh confidenceReturning to Houston for 2026
Birmingham, Ala. → Pinson HS
via uhcougars.com ↗

The record

60 rec yds, 8 receptions · vs LSU
Bowl, 2025
97 rec yds, 9 receptions · vs Baylor
Week 14, 2025
72 rec yds, 5 receptions · vs TCU
Week 13, 2025
103 rec yds, 5 receptions · vs UCF
Week 11, 2025
99 rec yds, 10 receptions · vs West Virginia
Week 10, 2025
25 rec yds, 6 rush yds · vs Arizona State
Week 9, 2025

The story

The UAB transfer broke out in 2025: roughly 966 yards, 12 touchdowns to tie for the Big 12 lead, first-team All-Big 12, and a league-best nine slot touchdowns among returning receivers -- a separator where games are decided. He and quarterback Conner Weigman both came back, keeping Houston's most dangerous connection intact. The forward stakes are a breakout into a genuine NFL-prospect profile: he's already a proven scorer, and 2026 is about expanding from red-zone specialist to full-field No. 1. For Houston, he's the weapon the offense leans on when it needs points.

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