Corey Thomas

Corey Thomas Jr. is a graduate-eligibility defensive back who plays safety for Virginia in the ACC. Listed at 6-foot-4 (76 inches) and 221 pounds, he has been an active presence in the secondary during the 2024 regular season. In 12 games played with 11 starts, Thomas logged 47 combined tackles, including 24 solo stops and 23 assists. His disruption metrics included 2 interceptions on 2 returns, 2 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble. He also recorded 1 tackle for loss (1 yard). In discipline-related Corey Thomas stats, he was assessed 1 penalty for 15 yards. Thomas’ early life and background includes being born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His player position and role on team centers on safety responsibilities—supporting the run and contributing in coverage—reflected by his tackle volume and takeaway production in 2024. This Corey Thomas NCAAF profile is based on his 2024 season line; no NCAAF debut date, injury history and recovery details, or awards are provided in the available data.