Dante Thomas

[50's PONY]

Emerging Prospect
by Josh Clark of HawkeyeNation.com, November 15, 2005 at 7:31pm ET

Dante Thomas Profile


Backfield mate Leon Patton has received the majority of the notoriety in regards to W.T. White High School in Dallas. His partner in crime, Dante Thomas, quietly has put together quite a fine senior season, himself, and how also finds himself with the likelihood of finding a division one home.

"Dante was probably our most valuable player this fall for the fact that he played both sides of the ball for us," said head coach Michael Zoffuto. "He plays both running back and cornerback for our team. He is a bit short at 5'8, but I'm telling you this guy is a burner."

On the offensive side of the ball this fall, Thomas rushed for 951 yards and 14 touchdowns on 138 carries. He also caught six receptions for 56 yards. It is those type of numbers that have helped attract recruiters here in the final months before SigningDay.

"I know both Baylor and SMU are really making a big push for him. Kansas, Purdue, Arizona, and Houston are also showing him some interest. Teams that wait too long, though, will be out of luck as he is a guy that is definitely starting to grab a lot of people's attention," stated Zoffuto

[Pony Up]

Got a 40 time on this guy?
If he's the "burner" Coach Zoffuto says he is, I'd be interested to know more about him.
What is it the coaches say? Can't teach speed.

[Otto]

Blake Warren and Jessie Henderson have shown that if you can really run, you can play at 5'8" (or below). If this kid can fly, he could have value.

[me@smu]

Rivals has Dante Thomas as:

5'9'' 168lbs
4.48 forty
4.28 Shuttle

He is completely unranked and has no info about who he likes and who is pursuing him.