2017 UConn Commit - Caleb Thomas (Mansfield Texas)

[huskymedic]

Caleb Thomas. 6'1" 275 lbs DT. Attends Mansfield High School located in Mansfield, TX. Has been a Nevada commit since June 20th but decommitted 1/13/17. Also had offers from Army and Air Force.

2016 Season Highlights - Caleb Thomas highlights

 

[uconnphil2016]

Big time! Need some interior line guys.

 

[ktuck911]

U must really love Diaco uconnphil2016.. (Yikes)...

Back to recruiting.... HUGE HUGE HUGE commit of Caleb Thomas... We needed a DT... let alone from the Lone Star state (Texas!)... Gotta increase the recruiting there.. Hope we get a few more commits from down there in this class....

 

[SouthPaw22]

Mansfield plays 6A football in Texas. I believe that is the toughest level.

 

[fgbrault]

Welcome Caleb Thomas!

 

[Bonehead]

Welcome Dawg!

 

[uchusky32]

welcome to the Pound

 

[shakes65]

Welcome big guy.
The eyes of Connecticut are upon you!

 

[Saab04]

3* DT from Texas! Let's go! Great get by the staff.

 

[Chin Diesel]

As was the case from Edsall v1.0 expect plenty of commits with offers from the service academies.

It's almost as if he uses a service academy offer as a de facto vetting of character.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[coachcap]

Relocating from Mansfield, TX to Storrs section of Mansfield , Ct. Must be the lure of sister cities & towns. Welcome Caleb!

 

[2Infinity]

As was the case from Edsall v1.0 expect plenty of commits with offers from the service academies.

It's almost as if he uses a service academy offer as a de facto vetting of character.

Haha...there may be more to this idea than you know CD. If so, certainly seems like a good way to filter for high character guys. Welcome aboard Caleb!

 

[Jax Husky]

Caleb Thomas. 6'1" 275 lbs DT. Attends Mansfield High School located in Mansfield, TX. Has been a Nevada commit since June 20th but decommitted 1/13/17. Also had offers from Army and Air Force.

2016 Season Highlights - Caleb Thomas highlights

Heck yeah! Finally, nice to beat out FBS programs, lol

 

[UConn66]

As was the case from Edsall v1.0 expect plenty of commits with offers from the service academies.

It's almost as if he uses a service academy offer as a de facto vetting of character.

I've thought that for years. Tough to beat coaching a kid with smarts.

 

[Coach J]

Heck yeah! Finally, nice to beat out FBS programs, lol

247 Sports had Texas recruiting him as well. We are definitely seeing an uptick in quality here and it looks like we are grabbing some under the radar gems as well.

 

[BNich]

For UConn's sake, maybe going to the B1G and coaching Maryland has helped Edall in some ways in the recruiting realm.

 

[Jax Husky]

I've thought that for years. Tough to beat coaching a kid with smarts.

Yes, but only as long as there is talent there too. I think that was missing from the previous regime's philosophy. Character will only take you so far.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Caleb!!!

 

[Brettloaf]

Not only wanted a big hole plugger....NEEDED one! Hopefully we can make this kid a fridge like Campenni.

 

[BNich]

Not only wanted a big hole plugger....NEEDED one! Hopefully we can make this kid a fridge like Campenni.

He looks like more than a hole plugger. HE can get up field and make stops in the backfield.

 

[uconnric]

Reminds me a little of Ed Oliver, the 5 star dt for Houston last season. Good speed and agility for his size.

 

[Dynasty]

Should be noted that Thomas, like Darrian Beavers, was initially offered by the Diaco staff.

 

[Stainmaster]

Should be noted that Thomas, like Darrian Beavers, was initially offered by the Diaco staff.

Huge props to Edsall and Co. for the quick sell.

 

[6builder]

Welcome Caleb...keep that high energy motor running.