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Ja'Cory Thomas stats, 2026

Vanderbilt (3–5, SEC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Ja'Cory Thomas is a wide receiver for Vanderbilt (3–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 129th in yards per catch (15.9), 254th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6), 279th in receiving TDs (2), in 7 games.

Receiving yards238310th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches15405th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch15.9129th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2279th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Ja'Cory Thomas?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Junior
Height
6-3
Weight
215 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Walker, LA
Transfers
Old Dominion to Vanderbilt (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Ja'Cory Thomas's receiving stats

He's 129th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (15.9) and 279th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards238310th of 682
Catches15405th of 682
Yards per catch15.9129th of 675
Receiving TDs2279th of 506

The season

Ja'Cory Thomas's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 254th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)6254th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Ja'Cory Thomas's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Old Dominion4171417.45—
2026Vanderbilt1523815.920
Career5695217.070

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Ja'Cory Thomas do at Old Dominion and Vanderbilt?

Vanderbilt this season is where he's been best: his best on 2 of the 4 rates below. That's +0.85 EPA per play (+0.51 at Old Dominion) and touchdowns on 13.3% of his catches (12.2%). His weakest stretch was Old Dominion (2025): +0.51 EPA per play and touchdowns on 12.2% of his catches. His biggest season for receiving yards was 2025 at Old Dominion, with 714. The Vanderbilt numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.

Receiving yards by season
2025, Old Dominion: 71471420252026, Vanderbilt: 2382382026*
EPA per play
Old Dominion, 2025: +0.51+0.512025Vanderbilt, 2026: +0.85+0.852026*
Yards per catch
Old Dominion, 2025: 17.417.42025Vanderbilt, 2026: 15.915.92026*
Explosive catch rate
Old Dominion, 2025: 43.6%43.6%2025Vanderbilt, 2026: 40.0%40.0%2026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Old Dominion20254171417.45—43.6%
Vanderbilt2026 (so far)1523815.92040.0%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Ja'Cory Thomas's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Old Dominion+0.51+0.47+3.0743.6%34.910%
2026Vanderbilt+0.85+0.85—40.0%17.85%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Ja'Cory Thomas's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Austin PeayW 28–917101
3Vanderbilt0000
4at AuburnL 15–2122300
5at GeorgiaL 14–3843202
6vs. Ole MissL 17–5260311
7vs. ArkansasL 21–3157301
8at KentuckyL 17–3439311

FAQ

Questions about Ja'Cory Thomas

What position does Ja'Cory Thomas play?

Ja'Cory Thomas plays wide receiver for Vanderbilt, which is 3–5 this season.

Where has Ja'Cory Thomas played?

Old Dominion (2025) and Vanderbilt (2026).

Where is Ja'Cory Thomas from, and what year is he?

Ja'Cory Thomas is a junior wide receiver for Vanderbilt, listed at 6-3 and 215 pounds, from Walker, LA.

How tall is Ja'Cory Thomas, and how much does he weigh?

Ja'Cory Thomas is listed at 6-3 and 215 pounds on Vanderbilt's 2026 roster.

What year is Ja'Cory Thomas?

Ja'Cory Thomas is a junior.

What are Ja'Cory Thomas's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Ja'Cory Thomas has 56 catches for 952 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Who does Ja'Cory Thomas play for?

Vanderbilt (3–5, SEC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 6.

How did Ja'Cory Thomas play in his last game?

Week 8 at Kentucky: 39 receiving yards, 3 catches, 1 receiving TD, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Vanderbilt lost 17–34.

Is Ja'Cory Thomas a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Old Dominion to Vanderbilt (2026).

What are Ja'Cory Thomas's stats this season?

238 receiving yards, 15 catches, 15.9 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 6 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Ja'Cory Thomas rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 129th of 675 in yards per catch, 254th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 279th of 506 in receiving TDs.

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