Tag: Domonique Thomas

Former Clemson RB announces transfer destination

A former Clemson running back is heading across the South Carolina-Georgia border to play for a new team.

A former Clemson running back has announced his transfer destination.

Domonique Thomas took to X on Saturday to say that he is transferring to Georgia State after spending the last two seasons at Clemson.

A former walk-on, Thomas finished 2023 with 116 yards and one touchdown on 18 attempts. As a Tiger, he had 25 career carries for 147 yards and one score. He entered the portal on Dec. 4 and received offers from Georgia State, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, UAB, Missouri, Troy and Richmond, among others.

With Thomas gone, the Tigers will continue to rely on Will Shipley and Phil Mafah in the Gator Bowl versus Kentucky on Dec. 29.

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Clemson running back enters the transfer portal

A Clemson running back has entered the transfer portal.

Another Clemson player has entered the transfer portal as he looks for a new opportunity with a new team.

Running back Domonique Thomas announced his decision via Twitter/X on Monday, joining other Tigers’ with a decision to move on. Thomas was a walk-on in 2022, earning a scholarship before the start of that season.

The redshirt junior ushed 25 times for 147 yards in 64 offensive snaps in 16 games at Clemson from 2022-23. This season, Thomas took 18 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown, adding a 4-yard reception playing 43 snaps over 12 games.

“Firstly, I want to thank GOD for blessing me with the opportunity to have experienced many special moments at Clemson,” he posted.

“A special thanks to Coach Swinney, Coach Spiller, and the entire program for helping me grow to be the best version of myself.”

“To my brothers, I will always appreciate the bond we created over the past two years, and I wish yall nothing but the best. After prayer and consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining.”

“Thank you, Clemson Nation; You will always hold a place in my journey.”

‘He made it easy’: Swinney talks decision to place running back on scholarship

On Sunday, it was reported that a walk-on member of Clemson’s football program received a pleasant surprise a couple of weeks into preseason camp. Domonique Thomas is no longer paying his own tuition. The Tigers’ sophomore running back has been put …

On Sunday, it was reported that a walk-on member of Clemson’s football program received a pleasant surprise a couple of weeks into preseason camp.

Domonique Thomas is no longer paying his own tuition. The Tigers’ sophomore running back has been put on scholarship. The news was announced to the team Saturday night following Clemson’s first camp scrimmage.

Talking with the media following Clemson’s second and final camp scrimmage Wednesday, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney discussed the decision to place Thomas, a native of Ohatchee, Alabama, on scholarship.

“He just made it easy,” Swinney said. “He made it easy. Hard to find a better back than that kid. He’s a really good player. Y’all will see. He’s low to the ground. He’s hard to find. He’s different — he’s not gonna break a 70-yarder, but he’s gonna bloody your nose. You need all types of things and he brings something to the room that’s just a little unique. He is big and thick and strong, but he’s got really good vision, really good hips, really good change of direction and got some explosive power.”

Thomas walked onto the team in January after beginning his collegiate career at Union College, an NAIA school in Kentucky where the 5-foot-8, 195-pounder has six rushing touchdowns and accounted for more than 800 yards of offense (527 rushing) in 2020.

“He’s just got a great feel for the game,” Swinney added. “He finds the soft spot and then he dents it. He’s a good addition for us and an awesome kid. He certainly deserved it.”

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Running back gets pleasant surprise

A walk-on member of Clemson’s football program has received a pleasant surprise a couple of weeks into preseason camp. Domonique Thomas is no longer paying his own tuition. The Tigers’ sophomore running back has been put on scholarship. The news was …

A walk-on member of Clemson’s football program has received a pleasant surprise a couple of weeks into preseason camp.

Domonique Thomas is no longer paying his own tuition. The Tigers’ sophomore running back has been put on scholarship. The news was announced to the team Saturday night following Clemson’s first camp scrimmage, a team spokesman told The Clemson Insider.

He joins Will Shipley, Kobe Pace, Phil Mafah and Keith Adams, Jr., as Clemson’s scholarship backs for the 2022 season.

A native of Ohatchee, Alabama, Thomas walked onto the team in January after beginning his collegiate career at Union College, an NAIA school in Kentucky where the 5-foot-8, 195-pounder has six rushing touchdowns and accounted for more than 800 yards of offense (527 rushing) in 2020.

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