Arkansas loses top tackler to transfer portal, per reports
By Andrew Olson
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Arkansas is losing one of its top defenders to the transfer portal.
Jaheim Thomas, who led Arkansas with 90 tackles in 2023, is reportedly in the transfer portal to find a new home for 2024.
Arkansas LB Jaheim Thomas is in the portal per a source. He transferred to Arkansas from Cincinnati. In his college career he has 183 tackles including 90 this season with Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/ccaU24Bknn
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 30, 2023
The 2023 season was Thomas’ first as a multi-game starter and he turned in a career year. In 12 games (10 starts), Thomas was third on the team in tackles for loss (6.5) and sacks (3.5). He also logged 5 QB hurries and 2 pass breakups.
Thomas will be transferring for the second time. He joined Arkansas in 2023 after 3 seasons at Cincinnati.
Thomas played in 29 gams over 4 seasons at Cincinnati. The Bearcats considered him a 2020 redshirt after playing in 4 games, though the NCAA does not count 2020 against players’ eligibility due to the COVID-19 conditions.
We’ll see what’s next for Thomas, who figures to draw a lot of interest as an SEC starter in the portal.
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