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By Chris Marler
Tennessee got a commitment from Duke transfer running back Star Thomas early Sunday. The news was reported via On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
BREAKING: Duke transfer RB Star Thomas has Committed to Tennessee, he tells @on3sports
The 6’0 210 RB totaled 1,024 Yards & 8 TDs this season
1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/8F5Kg0Z4HV
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 19, 2025
Thomas had a tremendous 2024 season for the Blue Devils, as he racked up 1,024 yards and eight touchdowns. He appeared in all 12 games for Duke and is ranked as a top ten running back in the transfer portal. He is a significant addition for the Vols, who have just two portal commitments from the current December window and are losing star running back Dylan Sampson, who declared for the NFL Draft.
He’ll have one year of eligibility remaining, as he’s the latest player to take advantage of the recent Diego Pavia ruling for former JUCO players. Thomas previously played at Coffeyville Community College and New Mexico State, before ending up in Durham in 2024.
