Minnesota Golden Gophers#22 · RB Jaron Thomas
58 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Elkhart, IN
Jaron Thomas is a RB (#22) for Minnesota, from Elkhart, IN. In the 2026 season he has 5 rushing yards, 5.0 rushing yards per game over 1 game. He has 0.5 fantasy points (PPR), 0.5 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 5
Rushing TDs 3
Receptions 6
Receiving yards 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 5
Efficiency
Yards per carry 15
Yards per catch 3
Fantasy points 5
Receiving usage 6
Carry volume 4
Yards per touch 9
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 18
Frame 16
Experience 10
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2026 season
5
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
1
Carries
5.0
Yards/carry
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
Jaron Thomas career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2025 | PUR | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 2.2 |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 2.7 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota RB: #22
- ClassSophomore
- HometownElkhart, IN
Jaron Thomas: Minnesota RB profile and stats
Jaron Thomas is a RB (#22) for Minnesota, from Elkhart, IN. This profile tracks Jaron Thomas's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jaron Thomas in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jaron Thomas play for?
Jaron Thomas plays for Minnesota, wearing #22 at RB.
What position does Jaron Thomas play?
Jaron Thomas is a RB for Minnesota.
How tall is Jaron Thomas?
Jaron Thomas is 6-0 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is Jaron Thomas in?
Jaron Thomas is listed as a sophomore on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Jaron Thomas from?
Jaron Thomas is from Elkhart, IN.
How many rushing yards does Jaron Thomas have?
Jaron Thomas has 5 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.