Georgia safety JaCorey Thomas plans to sue NCAA for eligibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:27 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Georgia safety JaCorey Thomas intends to file a lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes of securing a fifth year of eligibility. This plan follows a decision that allows athletes from the 2022 class, who have not been drafted or signed to a professional contract, to seek another season. Thomas played six games in his freshman 2022 season but was not significantly involved in subsequent years, culminating in a pivotal 2025 season where he logged 45 tackles. He was ejected for targeting during the Sugar Bowl, impacting the conclusion of his college career. If successful, the lawsuit could allow him to return to college football and enter the transfer portal.
- •JaCorey Thomas played for the Georgia Bulldogs, winning a national championship in 2022.
- •Thomas recorded 45 tackles in his 2025 season before being ejected in the Sugar Bowl.
- •The lawsuit seeks clarification on NCAA eligibility for athletes from the 2022 class.
- •A temporary restraining order previously allowed athletes meeting certain criteria to gain an extra year.
- 9:27 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia safety planning to sue NCAA for fifth season of eligibility
"Georgia Bulldog safety JaCorey Thomas plans to sue the NCAA for a fifth season of eligibility, according to Pete Nakos of On3.
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