University of Minnesota Athletics

2018 Football Roster

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Jersey Number 31

Kiondre Thomas

  • Position:
    DB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 190
  • Hometown:
    Fort Smith, Ark.
  • High School:
    Northside
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

2019 JUNIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games and started four • recorded 22 tackles (15 solo), three pass breakups and one interception. Game-by-Game: Registered a career high eight tackles against South Dakota State • recorded first career interception and made one tackle in start against Fresno State • started against Georgia Southern • broke up one pass and tallied four tackles against Purdue • tallied two tackles against Illinois • notched two tackles including one for a loss of four yards against Nebraska • recorded four tackles against Rutgers • broke up one pass against Maryland • saw action against Penn State • registered one tackle at Iowa • competed against Northwestern, Wisconsin and Auburn. 

2018 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in 10 games • recorded 34 tackles and four pass breakups. Game-by-Game: Registered seven tackles and broke up two passes against New Mexico State • started against Fresno State • made one tackle against Miami • tallied three tackles against Iowa • recorded seven tackles including one for loss against Ohio State • notched five tackles against Nebraska • broke up two passes and made three tackles against Purdue • made one tackle against Northwestern • forced one fumble and added two tackles against Wisconsin • recorded three tackles in Quick Lane Bowl victory over Georgia Tech. 

2017 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Started six games and played in nine • recorded 21 tackles and one fumble recovery. Game-by-game: Started in his collegiate debut against Buffalo and made five tackles • notched two tackles and recovered a fumble against Oregon State • recorded one tackle against Middle Tennessee • tallied a career high six tackles against Maryland • notched three tackles against Purdue • missed Michigan State game due to injury • tallied one tackle against Illinois • missed Iowa and Michigan games due to injury • saw action against Nebraska • notched three tackles against Northwestern • competed against Wisconsin. 

2016: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northside High School • two-way player that saw action at cornerback and wide receiver • led the Grizzlies to a top-25 ranking in the state • earned All-State honors after he racked up 63 tackles, 18 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and picked off six passes returning one for a touchdown • also added six touchdowns on offense as he accumulated three scores on the ground with 107 total yards and contributed three receiving touchdowns while amassing 244 yards • returned two kickoffs for touchdowns • coached by Mike Falleur • also lettered in track.

PERSONAL: Son of Robert Thomas and Melissa Stubbs • has one sister (Kyonda).

Rate Bowl Practice in Arizona
Wednesday, December 24
Rate Bowl Hospitality Experience
Wednesday, December 24
Best of the Gopher Defense
Monday, December 22
Best of the Gopher Offense
Monday, December 22