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De'Anthony Thomas | Running Back

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Oregon junior De'Anthony Thomas ranks as Mel Kiper's top draft-eligible RB for the 2014 Draft.
"Is he a running back?" Kiper asks. "He's a little bit of everything, but he's a running back on my board because handing him the ball is the quickest way to get it to him, and getting him the ball is the most important thing... Thomas will never be a bulk-carry runner, and he doesn't have the route-running skills of a guy like Tavon Austin, who he might be compared to based on the burst." Oregon will likely be running a similar offense in 2013, but it will be interesting to see if anyone takes a step back after the school lost Chip Kelly to the NFL. May 16 - 9:34 AM
Source: ESPN

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De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Oregon head coach Chip Kelly will stay with the school for at least one more season.

Some may chalk it up to money or control, but this is the second year in a row Kelly seemed destined for the NFL but pulled away at the last moment. The decision came down to the Eagles or Oregon, but who knows what next year could bring with different teams needing a head coach.
Source: ESPN
Jan 7 - 2:44 PM
De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Oregon sophomore RB De'Anthony Thomas may see snaps at DB due to a multitude of injuries in coverage positions for the Ducks.

Out of high school, Thomas was considered the top cornerback recruit in the country, but he has obviously shined on the offensive side of the ball. The Ducks have lost two starting safeties for the rest of the season in senior John Boyett and junior Avery Patterson.
Source: The Oregonian
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 07:27:00 PM
De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

In his last two games, Oregon sophomore RB/WR De'Anthony Thomas has rushed for 219 yards on his last five carries including three touchdowns.

Thomas is an all-purpose yards machine, and registered 64 yards on the ground on three carries in Oregon's opener and had 155 yards on two carries dating back to last season's bowl game against Wisconsin. With senior Kenjon Barner listed as the team's top back, Thomas can be used effectively as a runner, returner, and receiver. He is a threat to take it the distance on every touch.
Source: Gary Horowitz on Twitter
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 12:46:00 PM
De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Offseason comments from Oregon head coach Chip Kelly suggest that sophomore RB De'Anthony Thomas' touches will not increase significantly in 2012.

Many expect Thomas' offensive touches to increase drastically this season, from his 101 in 2011, due to the departure of LaMichael James. Kelly, however, noted that "We were conscious in using them, that we didn't want to overload him... He's a smart kid, understands concepts well, and we'll keep adding to his plate a little bit." Thomas, who stands at 5'9/173 pounds, does not have the frame to sustain a heavy workload and Oregon will also have to factor in his special teams touches. We expect senior Kenjon Barner to receiver more chances on offense.
Source: CBS Sports
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 10:51:00 AM
De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Oregon's De' Anthony Thomas had touchdown runs of 91 and 64 yards on his only rushing attempts in a 45-38 Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin. Thomas had 314 all-purpose yards.

In addition to his eye-opening rushing line of 2-155-2, the freshman had 125 yards on 5 kick returns and was 4-34 receiving. On 55 carries this season, Thomas had 585 yards for an average of 10.6. He also completed the season with more than 2,000 all-purpose yards.
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 10:56:00 PM
De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas totaled 262 yards, including a 93-yard kick return for a touchdown.

Thomas’ 93-yard kick return late in the third quarter gave the Ducks some breathing room at 36-20. He also caught a 45-yard TD pass from Darron Thomas. He had 182 yards on five kick returns, 54 yards receiving and 26 rushing.
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 07:05:00 PM
De'Anthony Thomas - RB - Ducks

Oregon freshman De’Anthony Thomas could see more time at running back and on special teams Saturday.

Even if Kenjon Barner’s right foot feels good enough for him to play against Nevada, coach Chip Kelly surely would find a way to get freshman De’Anthony Thomas into the mix. Between offense and special teams, Thomas had 12 touches and 122 all-purpose yards in the loss to LSU. He fumbled twice, but his talent and versatility has people in Eugene pretty excited. If Barner cannot go against the Wolf Pack, Thomas should spell/complement LaMichael James in the backfield as well as return kicks.
Source: oregonlive.com
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 01:46:00 PM