Austin Peay State University Athletics

Prior to Austin Peay: Began his collegiate career at Eastern Kentucky (2020-21) before transferring to Bethune-Cookman (2022-24). 2024: Appeared in all 11 games as the long snapper for the Wildcats’ punt and field goal units… Was a Second Team All-SWAC selection for the second-straight season.... Recorded a tackle at South Florida (Aug. 31) and against Grambling State (Nov. 2). 2023: Appeared in all 11 games after transitioning to long snapper for the Wildcats... A Second Team All-SWAC selection at long snapper… Made one tackle at Memphis (Sept. 2) in the season opener. 2022: Appeared in three games as a linebacker during his first season at Bethune-Cookman... Recorded a tackle in his BCU debut at Miami (Sept. 3)... Had a career-best three tackles at Prairie View A&M (Oct. 29)... Finished the season with four tackles. 2021: Did not see action during his final season at EKU. 2020: Did not see action during the 2020 season.

High School: Was a long snapper and defensive lineman for head coach Verlon Dorminey at Trinity Christian Academy… Had 15 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery during his senior season.

Personal: Clayton Monroe Thomas Jr. is the son of Clayton Sr. and Tina Thomas… Birthday is Dec. 3... Has one sibling, Aumani… Graduated from Bethune-Cookman in May 2024 with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies... Pursuing a master's in leadership science.