Entering 2020 season
Young running back with a good blend of speed and power ... Enters the season third on the depth chart at ‘F’ running back.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2019)
Logged snaps in one game on the season, rushing three times for (minus)-2 yards ... Was on the travel squad for 10 games on the season, including each of the final six contests ... Finally got on the field late against Central Michigan in the New Mexico Bowl, carrying three times for (minus)-2 yards.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2018)
Played in one game, carrying twice for four yards (2.0 avg.) at rv/No. 24 Boise State ... Also was on the travel squad for the San José State game.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Earned three letters at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz. ... Led the Coyotes to a 38-5 (.884) record over the three years ... Racked up incredible numbers (according to MaxPreps) over his final two years, rushing 377 times for 4,011 yards (10.6 avg.) with 44 touchdowns ... Ran for 2,123 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2017 and 1,888 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2016 ... A three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247sports ... Ranked as the 14th-best recruit in the state of Arizona by 247sports.
PERSONAL
Zidane Thomas was born May 29, 1999, in Montego Bay, Jamaica ... Son of Hillary Burnett ... Picked the Aztecs over offers from Louisville, Utah, Iowa State, Boise State, New Mexico, Massachusetts and Northern Arizona ... Is majoring in business administration with a focus in management.
SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Carries: 3 vs. Central Michigan (12/21/19)
Rushing Yards: 4 at rv/No. 24 Boise State (10/6/18)
Long Rush: 4 at rv/No. 24 Boise State (10/6/18)
All-Purpose Yards: 2 at rv/No. 24 Boise State (10/6/18)