Star Thomas is a veteran running back and an all-purpose producer with more than 2,500 yards from scrimmage and 22 TDs in his career.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Homer, Louisiana is a town of just over 2,500 people. It’s where Tennessee commit Star Williams was raised and made a name for himself on Louisiana High School’s football team at the 1A level, the state’s smallest classification.

Former Duke running back Star Thomas has announced his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers. The transfer portal window may be closed for now but the Tenness

Tennessee added another piece to the running back room as Duke transfer Star Thomas committed to the Vols. He will arrive early in the week and get ready to begin his final year in Knoxville. “Just being around coach Heup and coach Sims,

After producing 1,000-yard rushers each of the past two seasons, the Tennessee Volunteers hope they've found their next "Star" at running back.

Following just one season as a member of the Duke football program, Star Thomas officially entered the transfer portal in late December, citing "personal reasons" swaying a difficult decision to bolt. A few weeks later, the 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Louisiana is now heading to the SEC.

Tennessee added a big-time transfer to its 2025 recruiting class on Sunday afternoon, helping to solidify a position of need.

Thomas ran for 871 yards and seven touchdowns this season with the Blue Devils. He played two seasons at New Mexico State before transferring to Duke.

NC State football head coach Dave Doeren and his staff are still looking for their first four-star prize in the 2026 recruiting arena. And it appears that won't come in the form of Thomas County Central High School (Ga.