2025 Football Roster
Thomas, Jr., Andre

Jersey Number 29
Andre Thomas, Jr.
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Detroit, Mich.
- High School:
- Belleville H.S.
- Twitter:
- @AThomasJr_2025
- Instagram:
- @espn._dre2x
Bio
Enrolled at Central Michigan in January 2025.
HIGH SCHOOL
A December 2024 graduate of Belleville High School, where he played three years for head coach Jermain Crowell and Calvin Norman… Named to the Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State honorable mention team as a junior … Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Region selection … Two-time All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association football team member … Two-time state champion and led Belleville to three state finals appearances … Played safety/linebacker, running back, and tight end … Finished with 71 tackles, nine forced turnovers, five defensive touchdowns, 11 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, five sacks, two interceptions, seven quarterback hurries on defense and rushed 16 times for 243 yards on offense and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns on special teams as a senior … Led Belleville to a 10-2 overall record, first place finish in the league, and state playoff appearance as a senior … Rushed for 84 yards on eight carries vs. Fordson … Rushed for 85 yards on two carries, including an 80-yard touchdown, made 10 tackles (six solo) vs. Clarkston … Intercepted pass and returned it for touchdown vs. Saline … Registered 49 tackles (27 solo), 1.0 sacks, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble as a junior … Led the Tigers to a 13-1 overall record, first place finish in the league, and Division 1 state title game as a junior … Intercepted two passes vs. Fordson … Also intercepted passes vs. Livonia Churchill and Dearborn … Made six tackles (three solo), one sack vs. Saline … Made six tackles (three solo) vs. Stevenson … Made 10 tackles (six solo) vs. River Rouge … Helped Belleville finish 14-0, 7-0 in the league and the Division 1 state championship … Rated a three-star recruit by On3.com, ESPN, Rivals.com, 247sports.com … Rated the state’s No. 18 player by Rivals.com … Also competes in track and field … Personal-bests: 11.85 in the 100-meter dash and 20-2 in the long jump.
PERSONAL
Born Andre Thomas, Jr. on Sept. 1, 2007 … Son of Kevin Harris and Dernesha Barden … Has a younger brother Tailor … Nickname is Dre … Hobbies and interests include skating … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Western Michigan, and Purdue.
ARTICLES
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Andre+Thomas%2C+Belleville&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=andre+thomas%2C+belleville&sc=10-24&sk=&cvid=BE970DAED51E474890D0350D24CB06A0&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=&ntref=1
HIGH SCHOOL
A December 2024 graduate of Belleville High School, where he played three years for head coach Jermain Crowell and Calvin Norman… Named to the Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State honorable mention team as a junior … Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Region selection … Two-time All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association football team member … Two-time state champion and led Belleville to three state finals appearances … Played safety/linebacker, running back, and tight end … Finished with 71 tackles, nine forced turnovers, five defensive touchdowns, 11 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, five sacks, two interceptions, seven quarterback hurries on defense and rushed 16 times for 243 yards on offense and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns on special teams as a senior … Led Belleville to a 10-2 overall record, first place finish in the league, and state playoff appearance as a senior … Rushed for 84 yards on eight carries vs. Fordson … Rushed for 85 yards on two carries, including an 80-yard touchdown, made 10 tackles (six solo) vs. Clarkston … Intercepted pass and returned it for touchdown vs. Saline … Registered 49 tackles (27 solo), 1.0 sacks, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble as a junior … Led the Tigers to a 13-1 overall record, first place finish in the league, and Division 1 state title game as a junior … Intercepted two passes vs. Fordson … Also intercepted passes vs. Livonia Churchill and Dearborn … Made six tackles (three solo), one sack vs. Saline … Made six tackles (three solo) vs. Stevenson … Made 10 tackles (six solo) vs. River Rouge … Helped Belleville finish 14-0, 7-0 in the league and the Division 1 state championship … Rated a three-star recruit by On3.com, ESPN, Rivals.com, 247sports.com … Rated the state’s No. 18 player by Rivals.com … Also competes in track and field … Personal-bests: 11.85 in the 100-meter dash and 20-2 in the long jump.
PERSONAL
Born Andre Thomas, Jr. on Sept. 1, 2007 … Son of Kevin Harris and Dernesha Barden … Has a younger brother Tailor … Nickname is Dre … Hobbies and interests include skating … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Western Michigan, and Purdue.
ARTICLES
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Andre+Thomas%2C+Belleville&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=andre+thomas%2C+belleville&sc=10-24&sk=&cvid=BE970DAED51E474890D0350D24CB06A0&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=&ntref=1
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