James Thomas

August 15, 2008 | Cowboy Football

A member of the Texas top 100 by several sources ... Ranked No. 53 in the state of Texas by SuperPrep and was an all-region pick by that publication ... Finished his senior season with 105 tackles, three interceptions, four caused fumbles, 12 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and a blocked field goal ... Ranked No. 50 among Texas prospects by Rivals ... Rivals also lists him as the 31st best safety prospect in the country ... Scout.com listed him No. 35 among America's safeties ... Played on a 15-1 state championship team in 2006 and a 12-1 team as a junior ... PrepStar named him to its all-Midlands team.

Personal: Born May 11, 1989, in Galveston ... Son of James and Chelita Thomas ... One of three brothers ... Played for Brian Erwin at La Marque ... Also a basketball standout ... President of school's Leadership Council and active in FCA.