MONTANA STATE BOBCATS
TYREL THOMAS- Cornerback – St. John Bosco Prep- Compton, California
The Numbers: The 5-foot-8, 170-pound cornerback is a 3-star prospect from one of the top high school football programs in the country. The Trinity League powerhouse finished the 2014 season as the No. 1 prep team in the country. Last season, St. John Bosco beat De La Salle in the California state open title game a year after losing to the fellow powerhouse. As a senior, Thomas notched 62 tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss and snared five interceptions that he returned for an average of 45.6 yards per pick as the Braves finished as the No. 3 in the nation.
The Accolades: After having one of the most productive seasons of any Trinity League defensive back, Thomas committed to Montana State early on. No source has any other offers for Thomas despite his All-CIF talent.
Academics: Unknown
Thomas on Montana State: Cole was unavailable for comment on his commitment.
Coach Choate on Thomas: “From the state champion St. John Bosco Braves, I think they finished as the no. two team in the country, was a multi-year starter. he had a pick-six in the opening game of the year against Xavier in Cincinnati that was on national television, and he also had one in the CIF section championship game against Mater Dei. He’s another young man who played in a highly, highly competitive environment in southern California, and not only competed but excelled. I think he has a chance to come in and have an immediate impact.”
