The Wolverines are among six spring visits for 2026 four-star cornerback Jordan Thomas. Here’s a look at his tape and why he could be a possible star player at Michigan:
The Michigan Wolverines are making headway on a key 2026 prospect.
Jordan Thomas is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback from Oradell, New Jersey’s Bergen Catholic High School. The Garden State powerhouse has sent 12 alumni to the NFL and dozens more to high-level collegiate programs.
Thomas recently announced Michigan as one of his six spring visits and is expected to visit Ann Arbor on April 15, according to On3 .
Let’s take a look at some of his high school tape.
Film breakdown
Thomas is an exceptional athlete who has played defensive back and wide receiver in high school. He already possesses a collegiate-caliber frame and has the long wingspan to match. He plays with a strong center of gravity and is always low to the ground. His excellent technique and smooth hips make him a lockdown man-to-man cornerback. He consistently matches feet with his receiver and does not often allow much throwing space.
Additionally, Thomas can fly down the sideline and deal with streaks. He can accelerate downfield on posts and corners. He has the length and back-hip awareness to eliminate crossers and slants.
When Thomas is targeted, he shows fantastic ball skills. Between his long arms and sure set of hands, he is a constant interception threat.
One of the best elements of his game is tackling. Unlike many corners, Thomas is not afraid of contact and loves to put his head down. He pursues the ball like a linebacker and usually opts for wrap-ups, but can lay the lumber, too.
Thomas is capable of playing on an island near the boundaries, but can just as well hedge into the box and serve in the run game.
There are many instances of Thomas blowing up tunnel or bubble screens, as he is not blocked like a typical defensive back.
It’s one thing to have a lockdown corner, but it’s another thing entirely to have one who is so determined to shine in every aspect of the game. Thomas can affect a game in so many ways. He is a true playmaker, whether tipping passes, forcing fumbles or just being in the right place at the right time.
Thomas uses his phenomenal vision and anticipation to read the quarterback when tasked with zone or sag coverages. He is quick to break and confident in his decision-making. His burst and closing speed are also elite.
One of the areas where Thomas can improve is his physicality on the line. He demonstrates so much toughness as a tackler, yet struggles to engage with wide receivers in tight. He does not have active enough hands at the line and will need to be much more physical should he deal with Big Ten receivers one day.
Fit with Michigan
Pairing Thomas with 2026 four-star commit Brody Jennings would create a long, athletic cornerback duo for the future. Thomas would fit right in to Wink Martindale’s defense, as he values toughness in all of his players and particularly man-to-man skills on the back end, both of which Thomas possesses.
Thomas is tall, physical and willing to challenge wide receivers even without safety help. This is the mold for many corners that have succeeded in Michigan’s defense as of late.
His recruiting process is still wide open, and we still have more than a month before he sets foot on campus again, but there are certainly pieces in place. Thomas will be an intriguing recruit to monitor as head coach Sherrone Moore and defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan hope to turn up the heat soon.