Following just one season as a member of the Duke football program, Star Thomas officially entered the transfer portal in late December, citing "personal reasons" swaying a difficult decision to bolt. A few weeks later, the 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Louisiana is now heading to the SEC.

Star Thomas is a veteran running back and an all-purpose producer with more than 2,500 yards from scrimmage and 22 TDs in his career.

Thomas ran for 871 yards and seven touchdowns this season with the Blue Devils. He played two seasons at New Mexico State before transferring to Duke.

NC State football head coach Dave Doeren and his staff are still looking for their first four-star prize in the 2026 recruiting arena. And it appears that won't come in the form of Thomas County Central High School (Ga.

After producing 1,000-yard rushers each of the past two seasons, the Tennessee Volunteers hope they've found their next "Star" at running back.