Is TJ Thomas starting?
TJ Thomas is listed 3rd string at RB for Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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Focal Point of the Offense
This season: 384 rushing yards, 6 rush TD. That's 28% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 58 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #23
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 181 lbs
- Transfer
- Elon
Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| — | 384 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 75-rated offense; 66th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them -1 vs unit starters → 58. Capped to the teammate ahead of them on the depth chart.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 1180Darius TaylorStarter
- 2258A.J. Turner
- 32358TJ ThomasYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.