Eric Thomas
Eric Thomas is a three-star recruit from Miami, FL, out of Miami Northwestern (No. 1,396 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Memphis's 9 games this season.
Where Thomas comes from
- Miami, FL
- Miami Northwestern
- About 850 miles from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,396 in the 2025 class; signed with Syracuse.
Where Thomas fits
Memphis lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Memphis defensive linemen with a game this season
Memphis is 7-2. Next: at South Florida, Thu Nov 12.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Miami Northwestern
Also from Miami, FL
Transferred to Memphis from Syracuse.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Huff
Pass share
42.1%
268 pass / 368 run
Plays / game
70.7
9 games
Team sack rate
5.4%
299 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Memphis.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in strength and hit power.
Memphis has produced 8 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Memphis HuffYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalSyracuse to Memphis
- 2025 Syracuse BrownYear 1 · Games –
- High school Miami NorthwesternMiami, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,396 in the 2025 class. Signed with Syracuse.Also from Miami Northwestern: J'Vari Flowers (Florida), Calvin Russell III (Syracuse), James Johnson (Texas) and 17 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Syracuse to Memphis, Jan 16, 2026.
2025
- Signed with SyracuseThree-star, out of Miami Northwestern
2026
- Transferred to Memphisfrom Syracuse
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Fran Brown and Charles Huff.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Memphis