University of South Alabama Athletics

High School Highlights: Played his senior season at Jackson High, helping the Aggies advance to the second round of the state 5A playoffs ... Attended Clarke Prep the three previous years, where he was part of a team that qualified for the Alabama Independent School Association AA playoffs each fall ... Helped the Gators win their first-round postseason contest each of his first two seasons at the school, with CP finishing 8-4 when he was a freshman ... Finished first in the state powerlifting championship in 2017 and was runner-up the next year.

Personal: Full name is Dylan Brock Thomas ... Born Aug. 2, 2000, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Gil and Ginger Thomas ... Older brother, Eastwood, was an offensive lineman at ULM from 2016-19 ... Favorite movie is the “Commando” ... Favorite book is “The Tale of Despereaux” ... Favorite teams are the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers ... Favorite athletes are J.J. Watt and Mark Andrews ... Favorite musical artists are Willie Nelson and Jake Owen ... Favorite foods are steak and shrimp ... Favorite class is kinesiology ... Enjoys working out and playing video games in his free time ... Wants to attend physical therapy school after earning his undergraduate degree ... An exercise science major.