'24 TX Edge Loghan Thomas (Notre Dame Signee)

Edge
Katy, TX
Paetow HS

Measurements
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 210

Ratings
247: 87 Rating, #37 Edge
247 Comp: 0.8941 Comp, #21 Edge, #333 OA
Rivals: 5.7 Rating, #12 WDE
ESPN:
On3: 91 Rating, #18 Edge, #196 OA
On3 Cons: 89.26 Cons, #20 Edge, #334 OA

Offers
Notre Dame
Arizona
Colorado
Houston
Kansas
Kansas State
Memphis
North Texas
SMU
Texas Tech

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[arrowryan]

This is why they should’ve overpaid to keep Burnham. Thomas is too small to play linebacker, let alone the defensive line.

 

[Irishokie]

Typo. He’s 297

 

[Dale]

This is why they should’ve overpaid to keep Burnham. Thomas is too small to play linebacker, let alone the defensive line.

Don’t think it was about money. And paying more of it wasn’t changing anything.

 

[arrowryan]

Don’t think it was about money. And paying more of it wasn’t changing anything.

Then I wish they would’ve added another DE in the portal. DE3 being 207 pounds is less than ideal.

 

[Dale]

Then I wish they would’ve added another DE in the portal. DE3 being 207 pounds is less than ideal.

Don’t disagree with that. Think Keeley ends up playing both DE spots and need Young to be a sure fire starter.

But I eliminated any thought of Thomas ever contributing last fall so this development didn’t really shake anything to me. Probably need Dunham to be instant impact + see a lot of the LBs on the edge.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Then I wish they would’ve added another DE in the portal. DE3 being 207 pounds is less than ideal.

I think Keeley is more than likely ahead of him.

 

[arrowryan]

Don’t disagree with that. Think Keeley ends up playing both DE spots and need Young to be a sure fire starter.

But I eliminated any thought of Thomas ever contributing last fall so this development didn’t really shake anything to me. Probably need Dunham to be instant impact + see a lot of the LBs on the edge.

They’ve put themselves into a situation where Dunham HAS to be ready for real minutes right away. He won’t have much time to adjust. Hope he’s ready.

 

[arrowryan]

I think Keeley is more than likely ahead of him.

Right now it’s Traore, Keeley, Young, and Dunham. I can’t think of anyone else.

 

[Dale]

Right now it’s Traore, Keeley, Young, and Dunham. I can’t think of anyone else.

Hulak would be third string SDE. Mullins is also a intriguing 6’4 273 that seems 10 pounds off from being a DE or DT in either direction

 

[NDFAN2008]

Then I wish they would’ve added another DE in the portal. DE3 being 207 pounds is less than ideal.

We got two borderline 5 star freshman DE I think both could play right away and likely 1 becomes DE 3. Also Golden was a great pass rusher in HS chances are he plays too or Mullins slides over to DE

 

[NDMatt91]

I think Keeley is more than likely ahead of him.

The issue, IMO, is they need a 4th DE.

 

[Rocketman84]

Any chance he can be moved to Linebacker?

At the rate he's going he'll be down to 185 by Summer and lining up as the new Kicker. He might just suffer from a serious caloric deficit and have an ectomorph body type making it extremely difficult to intake enough calories for a consistent weight gain.

 

[Rocketman84]

I think Keeley is more than likely ahead of him.

Always thought Keeley would be the backup guy at both spots starting out.

 

[IrishInOntario]

I think the answer is to cut 10lbs off Mullins and have him play more run snaps on the edge in the Tuihalamaka role, then prepare for a mixture of Dunham, Sneed and KVA coming off the edge in sub package pass rushing roles.

Basically, Traore, Young and Keeley become a 3-for-2 rotation as every down defensive ends and Mullins takes #4 snaps specifically on run downs... With the other 3 guys coming off the edge in pass rushing situations. That's essentially 7 options off the edge, not counting Thomas. You also never know what you might get out of a rising sophomore like Dom Hulak who the coaches like and who is going to come into the season at 6'3, 255-260lbs, giving you an 8th option.

 

[allenm5333]

I could see it being a situation where Mullins is a DE on run downs. Then the 4th DE on pass downs is Sneed/healthy KVA

 

[Rocketman84]

I think the answer is to cut 10lbs off Mullins and have him play more run snaps on the edge in the Tuihalamaka role, then prepare for a mixture of Dunham, Sneed and KVA coming off the edge in sub package pass rushing roles.

Basically, Traore, Young and Keeley become a 3-for-2 rotation as every down defensive ends and Mullins takes #4 snaps specifically on run downs... With the other 3 guys coming off the edge in pass rushing situations. That's essentially 7 options off the edge, not counting Thomas. You also never know what you might get put of a rising sophomore like who the coaches like and who is going to come into the season at 6'3, 255-260lbs, giving you and 8th option.

I would think this is the most logical option and should be the only option "unless" the young FR come along alot faster than expected or Thomas can get rid of his tapeworm. Mullins and Kelley should both aim to get in the 260 range to be more explosive of the edge.

 

[allenm5333]

I think the answer is to cut 10lbs off Mullins and have him play more run snaps on the edge in the Tuihalamaka role, then prepare for a mixture of Dunham, Sneed and KVA coming off the edge in sub package pass rushing roles.

Basically, Traore, Young and Keeley become a 3-for-2 rotation as every down defensive ends and Mullins takes #4 snaps specifically on run downs... With the other 3 guys coming off the edge in pass rushing situations. That's essentially 7 options off the edge, not counting Thomas. You also never know what you might get out of a rising sophomore like Dom Hulak who the coaches like and who is going to come into the season at 6'3, 255-260lbs, giving you and 8th option.

My bad for not reading this and posting a shorter version right below

 

[NDFAN2008]

Fairmo, Sneed and KVA are gonna pass rush a lot too

 

[Rocketman84]

Fairmo, Sneed and KVA are gonna pass rush a lot too

Need to utilize Sneed and Ausberry's speed rushing the QB alot more, same mistake we made with Jaylon Smith.

 

[IrishInOntario]

My bad for not reading this and posting a shorter version right below

Nothing wrong with being short and sweet. I don't have the monopoly on ideas!

 

[Padomer9]

I’m really hoping that was a typo on someone’s part. I could be wrong, but didn’t Thomas play a decent or good amount in sub packages last year in the playoffs? He’s also been a mainstay on ST units.

25-26 he was listed at 220
24-25 he was listed at 224

I know guys lose weight during the season but that’s a pretty big discrepancy. Maybe he had mono or something recently. Maybe I’m just being naive. I’m not totally ready to write him off just yet.. now, if he’s 207 heading into fall camp that’s probably a different story.

 

[Dale]

didn’t Thomas play a decent or good amount in sub packages last year in the playoffs

He did not.

 

[Rocketman84]

I’m really hoping that was a typo on someone’s part. I could be wrong, but didn’t Thomas play a decent or good amount in sub packages last year in the playoffs? He’s also been a mainstay on ST units.

25-26 he was listed at 220
24-25 he was listed at 224

I know guys lose weight during the season but that’s a pretty big discrepancy. Maybe he had mono or something recently. Maybe I’m just being naive. I’m not totally ready to write him off just yet.. now, if he’s 207 heading into fall camp that’s probably a different story.

If it's a typo and it's supposed to be 227 then we're fine. At 217 that would be concerning but if it's 207....we have a big issue

No, he didn't play much outside of ST last year and his biggest play was the blocked punt at A&M early in the season.

 

[NDMatt91]

FWIW, ISD is saying that Thomas is at 220. Not great, but better than 207. He probably needs to put on an additional 10-15 pounds to be a legit rotation option. Jamie is also convinced that Dunham will play.

 

[Dale]

FWIW, ISD is saying that Thomas is at 220. Not great, but better than 207. He probably needs to put on an additional 10-15 pounds to be a legit rotation option. Jamie is also convinced that Dunham will play.

I call BS on he is the exact weight of the fall roster. Most players especially younger ones, especially younger ones who have struggled with weight are not by coincidence the exact same weight as 5 months ago

 

[Padomer9]

He did not.

I could have sworn I saw him in on passing downs in their nickel/dime package in some of the earlier playoff games last year (IU & UGA). I'm not saying he logged 20-30 snaps but I feel like he played some situational football last year. I know he's been a ST's mainstay. Hasn't he also been playing with a shoulder/arm sling (that one that Charles had on in the PSU game last year). Maybe he's battled injuries. Again thought, I could be wrong.

I'm with you on calling BS on the same weight as the fall roster. I'm more hopeful that he's in the 227 range.

@Rocketman84 yea, I remember the blocked punt vs A&M this past season but don't really remember him doing anything else.

 

[Dale]

I could have sworn I saw him in on passing downs in their nickel/dime package in some of the earlier playoff games last year (IU & UGA). I'm not saying he logged 20-30 snaps but I feel like he played some situational football last year. I know he's been a ST's mainstay. Hasn't he also been playing with a shoulder/arm sling (that one that Charles had on in the PSU game last year). Maybe he's battled injuries. Again thought, I could be wrong.

I'm with you on calling BS on the same weight as the fall roster. I'm more hopeful that he's in the 227 range.

@Rocketman84 yea, I remember the blocked punt vs A&M this past season but don't really remember him doing anything else.

He played 9 snaps against IU and did have a sack. One snap versus UGA.

 

[BeatSC]

Convert his scholarship to the track team and let him run the 5000 meters. That or take away his Ozempic.

 

[Luckylucci]

Not a lot to add other than, when you recruit and land a top 10 player, I would think the expectation is that said player is at least in the rotation. So, Dunahm being in the two deep at Edge doesn't really concern me. The conversation really is or should be about, how productive are the 3 in front of him.

 

[KPENN]

The issue, IMO, is they need a 4th DE.

Everyone is going to have roster gaps/depth issues, it is what is. Not many guys that could contribute are going to be okay with being DE4. At that point you’re better off hoping your 5 star freshman can give you some quality snaps every game