Wayne State University Athletics

2008: Voted to the All-GLIAC First Team after starting all 11 games at defensive tackle ... honored with the Ron Solack Memorial [quote]35[quote] Award ... recorded eight tackles including 1.5 sacks vs. Mercyhurst to earn WSU[apos]s Defensive Player of the Week award ... also forced a fumble ... recovered a fumble at Saginaw Valley ... made five tackles (1-4) including one for loss vs. Indianapolis ... had a tackle for loss among his six tackles at Findlay ... recorded a pass break-up and 1.5 tackles for loss vs. Tiffin ... had a sack, a fumble recovery and forced a fumble at Ashland ... forced a fumble at Ferris State that he also recovered ... selected WSU[apos]s Defensive Player of the Week for the Hillsdale game ... recorded a season-high six assisted tackles at Northwood ... finished tied-for-first in the GLIAC in fumble recoveries (3) and tied-for-second in forced fumbles (3) ... led all WSU defensive linemen with 49 tackles ... served as the long snapper ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2007: Started all 11 games on the defensive line ... made first career start on the defensive line versus Michigan Tech ... had an assisted tackle and a pass break-up against MTU ... recorded a 1/2 sack at St. Joseph[apos]s ... made a career-high five tackles (1-4) at Mercyhurst ... recorded three assisted tackles at Grand Valley ... had three tackles (2-1) versus Gannon ... made four tackles (3-1) at Indianapolis including one for loss ... had three tackles including a sack against Northwood ... made two solo tackles at Ashland ... tied a then career-high with five tackles (2-3) vs. Ferris State ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2006: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic team after appearing in all 11 games ... made a season-best two tackles (1-1) at Findlay ... recorded a tackle for loss versus Hillsdale ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2005: Moved from linebacker to defensive tackle ... dressed for the five home games but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ... selected WSU[apos]s Scout Defensive Player of the Week for the Gannon game.

2004: Played in eight contests ... made first collegiate start at linebacker versus Hillsdale at Ford Field ... had two tackles in a game three times (at Northwood, vs. Saginaw Valley and at Michigan Tech) ... made a season-high three tackles at Findlay and vs. Ashland (had one solo tackle each game) ... played on the kickoff coverage and kickoff return teams.

High School: A 2004 graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School ... served as a team co-captain for coach Jay Brophy ... was defensive most valuable player for the Irish, outstanding linebacker and best receiver ... played tight end on offense and served as the long snapper ... named to the All-Ohio honorable mention team as well as earning all-city, all-county and all-district accolades ... selected to the Cleveland Plain Dealer team ... had a team-best 104 tackles ... also lettered in basketball as a center.

Personal: Full name--Jason A. Thomas ... born February 28, 1986, in Akron ... son of Jim and Martha Thomas ... father was a four-year letterwinner (1974-77) at Michigan State as a DT/OG ... has a younger brother, Nick ... is an anthropology major ... named to the Athletic Director[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Winter 2005 and the Coach[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2004 and Fall 2005.