Washington State safety Jaylen Thomas impresses with two interceptions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
College SportsJaylen Thomas, starting safety for Washington State University, showcased his skills during a recent game against Kansas State on September 16. He made two interceptions in the first half, becoming the first WSU player since November 2022 to achieve multiple interceptions in a game. Thomas's performance included a pick-six, which he celebrated with a backflip in the end zone. His outstanding play earned him the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week award and highlighted his adaptability as he transitions back to safety after previously playing cornerback.
- •Thomas recorded two interceptions, including a pick-six against Kansas State.
- •He earned the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance.
- •The safety celebrated his touchdown with a backflip in the end zone.
- •Thomas is transitioning back to safety after playing cornerback at San Jose State.
- •He is the first WSU player with multiple interceptions in a game since November 2022.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — For WSU safety Jaylen Thomas, the more backflips, the better
"Sep. 17—PULLMAN — Jaylen Thomas guesses he was 7 years old when he tried it for the first time, attempted his first backflip. He was growing up in the Bay Area, in a suburb called Los Gatos, when he gave it a shot. "It was probably off of something too," Thomas laughed. "My mom was probably scared to death." In his first two games at Washington State, where he's earned a role as starting ...
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