'20 TN DT Omari Thomas (UT SIGNEE)

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HOW WILL THOMAS FIT WITH THE VOLS?

While Thomas could be an All-American offensive tackle in college, per Briarcrest coach Brian Stewart, Big O prefers to play defense in college. As a former AAU basketball player, Thomas has quick feet for a 6-5, 301-pound lineman. He offers upside as an interior rusher — much like how the Vols have utilized former 5-star Michigan transfer Aubrey Solomon.

Thomas is versatile, athletic enough to play as many as four positions in college. He displays natural instincts, quick hands and raw power at the point of attack. He could use a year in the strength and conditioning program — and concentrating on just one side of the ball should help his development — but the in-state lineman possesses all the tools to be an impact player for the Vols in the future. He likely won’t see the field much in 2020 with all the returning lineman next season, but much like Greg Emerson and Kurott Garland this past fall, expect Thomas to be a fixture up front after a year of seasoning.

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He said he’s excited about the chance to join Tennessee’s other eight in-state commitments in playing for his home-state school.

“You look at LSU, you look at Alabama, you look at Auburn, you look at Texas A&M, you look at Georgia — the majority of their players (are from) that state,” Thomas said. “I mean, of course, Auburn and Alabama have to split players. But it’s Alabama, and the majority of both of those teams are made up of players from Alabama. And then LSU is a prime example. The majority of the LSU team is from Louisiana.

“So I just feel like, if other teams are doing that, why not all Tennessee boys stay together and we can make Tennessee a powerhouse?”

Omari Thomas commits to Vols, ready to 'put on for the state'
 
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