A versatile, two-way starter during his prep career at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Brandon will work into the Golden Eagle defense as a cornerback upon his arrival in Cookeville. At 5-11, 195 pounds, Thomas amassed more than 800 all-purpose yards as a runningback, wide receiver and return specialist with six touchdowns. On defense, he recorded four interceptions and was named all-conference as a cornerback and all-state as a senior. He was also an All-Coast honorable mention pick and played in both the Florida-Georgia All-Star game and the East-West All-Star game.