Kentucky Wildcats#97 · DE Tyler Thomas
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 260 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Mobile, AL
Tyler Thomas is a DE (#97) for Kentucky, from Mobile, AL. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 13
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 13
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 13
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 16
Frame 17
Experience 17
How we rate The SECFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
- People. Compiled by The SECFOOTBALL.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Tyler Thomas career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | USA | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | USA | 8 | 19 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | UAB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 39 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
21
45
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at South Carolina | W 35-34 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Texas A&M | W 31-21 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Youngstown State | W 45-13 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKentucky DE: #97
- ClassSenior
- HometownMobile, AL
Tyler Thomas: Kentucky DE profile and stats
Tyler Thomas is a DE (#97) for Kentucky, from Mobile, AL. This profile tracks Tyler Thomas's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Tyler Thomas in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Tyler Thomas play for?
Tyler Thomas plays for Kentucky, wearing #97 at DE.
What position does Tyler Thomas play?
Tyler Thomas is a DE for Kentucky.
How tall is Tyler Thomas?
Tyler Thomas is 6-5 and weighs 260 lb.
What year is Tyler Thomas in?
Tyler Thomas is listed as a senior on the Kentucky roster.
Where is Tyler Thomas from?
Tyler Thomas is from Mobile, AL.
How many tackles does Tyler Thomas have?
Tyler Thomas has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.