Miami Senior High receiver Jacob Thomas seeks 2026 Nat Moore Trophy despite team struggles
The three-star wide receiver has recorded four games with over 150 receiving yards and one with over 200 yards this season.
By Fernando Rojas ·
Jacob Thomas is competing for the 2026 Nat Moore Trophy even though his team is not winning as much as his coach would like. The award recognizes the top high school football talent in South Florida. Miami Senior High wide receivers have a history of success, including Andre Johnson, but the current Stingarees squad is facing challenges on the field.
Thomas has put up individual numbers that make him a strong contender. He has played four games with more than 150 receiving yards. He also had one game with more than 200 receiving yards. His coach said that if evaluators break down the film, they will see why Thomas deserves the honor. The coach noted that the team is not having the success they want, but Thomas's production stands out.
Football is a family tradition for Thomas. His father played at Bethune-Cookman University. His uncle played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos. His brother went to college to play the sport. Thomas said he has been around football all his life because his dad, uncle, brother, and cousins all played it. He described the sport as a family thing.
Thomas is a three-star recruit. He has earned multiple college scholarship offers. His coach said that Thomas has never shied away from the work. The coach added that Thomas truly loves football. This dedication has helped him become one of South Florida's standout high school players.
Thomas wants to win the Nat Moore Trophy to join other talented South Florida players he watched rise through the ranks. He said he went to school with players who won the award in the past. Seeing those players win from a young age made him want to win it himself. He hopes to make his own mark on South Florida football.
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