40
Jacoby Thomas
Position
Linebacker
Height
6'1''
Weight
243 lbs.
Class
Freshman
Hometown
Texarkana, Texas
High School
Texas HS
2009 (RS): Redshirted his first year at KU.
High School: A four-year letterwinner… Played defensive end, linebacker and tight end… An all-East Texas second-team selection as a senior… Earned all-district first team and all-area honors… The all-area player of the year… Had 80 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception as a senior… Team was 9-2 on the season… Recorded 74 tackles, eight sacks and an interception as a junior.
Personal: Son of Shenell Sharper… Has one brother… Undecided on major.