Michael Thomas III
Michael Thomas III
The receipt: 25 rec yds, 1 receptions against Norfolk State — Week 3, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rutgers | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | -- |
| Career | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 3 · 2025
W 60–10
vs Norfolk State
1 rec · 25 yds · 1 TD
Dominant 50-point win at home against Norfolk State.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 67% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #53 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
2025 (Freshman): Played in two games ... saw action versus No. 8 Oregon (10/18) ... recorded a 25-yard touchdown reception in collegiate debut against Norfolk State (9/13). Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Dan Curcione at Donovan Catholic ... played wide receiver and defensive back during scholastic...