18Jay'shon Thomas
EDGE · RS JR
4-JR
Current depth chart
DE22Second4-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Jay'shon Thomas is a 6'4", 246-pound right defensive end for Northern Illinois wearing number 18. A redshirt junior from Cataula, Georgia, Thomas was a three-star recruit in the 2023 class. During the 2025 season, he recorded 19 total tackles, including 8 solo tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 5 quarterback hurries. Thomas returns to the roster for the upcoming season. From Harris County · Cataula, GA.
Jay'shon Thomas appeared in 12 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'4"Weight246 lbHometownCataula, GAHigh schoolHarris CountyRecruiting3 · No. 2520 national · 2023 classConferenceMountain West
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
3
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
HARRIS COUNTYCataula, GA
NORTHERN ILLINOIS2023 — present