Jayden Thomas commits to Minnesota after campus visit this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nevada wide receiver Jayden Thomas committed to Minnesota after visiting the campus over the weekend. He expressed appreciation for the effort put into his recruitment and highlighted the welcoming atmosphere and coaching staff, particularly praising coaches P.J. Fleck and Isaac Fruechte. Thomas, known for his exceptional speed with a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, previously caught 33 passes for 713 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior season. He had planned to explore other schools but felt a strong connection during his visit to Minnesota, deciding to commit shortly after meeting players and seeing the facilities.
- •Jayden Thomas from Nevada committed to Minnesota on June 2, 2026.
- •He initially planned to visit other schools before deciding on Minnesota.
- •Thomas recorded 33 catches for 713 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior year.
- •He impressed coaches with his individual meetings and film analysis.
- •Thomas's 4.38-second 40-yard dash highlights his exceptional speed.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Nevada WR Jayden Thomas went in-depth on his weekend commitment to Minnesota
"Minnesota went on a major heater over the weekend, landing several commitments including Las Vegas (Nev.) Centennial wide out Jayden Thomas, who broke down why he chose the Gophers. Thomas is an exciting player that we’ve seen multiple times this off-season. He was a top performer for us back in March at one of the […]
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