University of Minnesota Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Kiondre Thomas
Jersey Number 31

Kiondre Thomas

  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Position:
    DB
  • Hometown:
    Fort Smith, Ark.
  • High School:
    Northside
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).

Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06