Ohio athlete Dymonte Thomas likes MSU, but U-M is No. 1 now
In a year where Ohio's senior football class is being cited as one of the best in recent memory, one of that state's top juniors is stealing some of the recruiting spotlight.
In two short months, Alliance (Ohio) Marlington athlete Dymonte Thomas has emerged as one of the Buckeye State's hottest prospects and one of the most heavily-recruited players in the 2013 class. A standout on both sides of the ball, the 6-1, 185-pounder amassed 1,488 yards and 18 touchdowns from his tailback post while splitting carries. Meanwhile, as a defensive back, he racked up 116 tackles, six sacks and two interceptions.
"The thing about Dymonte is that he has two more seasons of high school left," Marlington head coach Ed Miley told Scout.com. "If he keeps on going the way he has so far, he could end up as both the leading rusher and tackler in Stark County history. Dymonte does great in the classroom and is very popular with his teammates. I see him as a safety at the next level, but he could do about anything really. (During the spring) he ran a 4.57 electronic 40-yard dash at the Nike Combine in Pittsburgh, so that tells you about his speed. He is a very physical player and a leader on this team."
Numerous college coaches agree. So far Michigan, Michigan State, West Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Iowa, Notre Dame, Louisville and UCLA have extended scholarships. The Spartans, however, hold the distinction of being the first of that group to step forward with an offer.
