A ball-hawking Arkansas State safety who led the Sun Belt in interceptions in 2024 before working his way from Carolina's roster to Jacksonville's practice squad.
Trevian Thomas built his reputation as a takeaway machine over five seasons at Arkansas State, then broke into the NFL with the Carolina Panthers before Jacksonville signed him off the street to fill a practice squad opening. The Americus, Georgia native is looking to carve out a long-term role at safety.
Path to the league
Thomas played five seasons at Arkansas State from 2020 to 2024, appearing in 61 games. He went undrafted in April 2025 and signed with the Carolina Panthers, where he appeared in one regular-season game.
Career highlights
Over his Arkansas State career, Thomas totaled 186 tackles, eight interceptions, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. His standout 2024 season, with 79 tackles and a Sun Belt-leading five interceptions, earned him first-team All-Sun Belt honors and Group of Five All-American recognition.
2025 season recap
Thomas made his NFL debut with Carolina, playing 10 special teams snaps in a Week 5 game against Miami, before the Jaguars signed him to fill a practice squad opening at safety.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Trevian Thomas
- ESPN: Trevian Thomas
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Defense
1 games played▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | panthers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- Arkansas State
- Hometown
- Americus, GA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
