University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Aaron Thomas headshot
Jersey Number 57

Aaron Thomas

  • Position:
    OL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-5 / 295
  • Hometown:
    Phoenix, Ariz.
  • High School:
    Mountain Pointe
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    1 / 1
  • Class:
    Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Arizona • wore No. 57 for the Pride and was coached by John Roberts • 2025 all-state honoree • two-time all-region honoree • consensus three-star prospect • ranked by 247Composite as the No. 50 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 8 ranked player in the state of Arizona • also played basketball • attended Saguaro High School in 2022.

PERSONAL: Son of Raven and Eric Thomas • has one brother (JT) • father, Eric, played football at Florida State and was part of the team’s national championship in 1999, then spent time in the NFL with Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29