Thomas Thayer

Position:
Long Snapper
Height:
5-10
Weight:
220
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
David W. Butler HS

Adds depth at the long snapper position ... looks to add to the mix this fall ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll ... previous bowl trips: 2008 Car Care.

2008 (Fr.): Redshirted.

Prep: Played guard, center and long snapper for Coach Mike Newsome at David Butler High School in Matthews, N.C. ... two-year starter at long snapper, helping David Butler to a regional and national ranking as a senior ... part of the team that was the first team to defeat nationally ranked Independence High, the seven-time state champions ... 2007 Special Teams Player of the Year ... ranked as one of the Top 50 long snappers in 2007 and 2008 by Ray Guy's prokicker.com ... 2006 national honorable mention long snapper by Top Recruit Kicking.com.

Personal: Birthday is Sept. 12 ... son of Bill and Grace Thayer ... one of three children ... majoring in in communications.