By Chris Marler
Former SEC wide receiver Rara Thomas will be enrolling in his third school over the last four seasons. This time, the former Georgia and Mississippi state pass catcher will be heading to Troy.
NEW: Georgia transfer WR Rara Thomas has signed with Troy, @PeteNakos_ reports.
The former Mississippi State transfer has totaled 13 career receiving touchdowns.https://t.co/bIXe9NgJG5 pic.twitter.com/VB5bqx0qu5
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) March 26, 2025
Thomas was a three star recruit from Eufala, Alabama in the 2021 class. He starred in his sophomore season at Mississippi State leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns with 626 and seven, respectively.
He was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country via the transfer portal. He was the No. 11 ranked overall player and No. 7 wide receiver in the portal for that cycle. However, the onfield talent has never been the issue. Thomas’ issues off the field have recently kept him from playing.
Thomas was arrested on two misdemeanor battery charges and one felony cruelty to children charge. He did not see the field during the 2024 season with UGA. He entered the transfer portal in December after resolving his legal issues.
Thomas will have one year of eligibility remaining.
