PanchoThomas

Backup middle linebacker behind senior Avery Williamson … Proved to be a capable reserve during his first season … Older brother of new UK freshman signee Khalid Thomas.

2012 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams … Top game was four tackles at Florida.

High School: A tackling machine at Godby HS in Tallahassee, Fla. … Totaled 142 tackles as a senior … Helped team to a 9-3 record and a spot in the second round of the state playoffs … Had 160 stops as a junior, leading the state in tackles, and was named the Area Defensive Player of the Year by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club … One of the nation’s top 40 inside linebackers by Rivals.com, 24/7 Sports and ESPN … Three-year starter who earned all-district honors each year … Also played fullback and tight end on offense … Played for winning North team in the Florida North-South All-Star Game sponsored by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association … Coached by Ronnie Cottrell … Ran the 100-meter dash for the track and field team … Honor-roll student.

Personal: Born in Tallahassee, Fla. … Name is pronounced “kah-DEEM” … Son of Michelle Richardson and Eric Thomas … Interested in a major in education.