Jai'den Thomas Rebel of the week

Football Kimya Oliver

Thomas Named Raising Cane's Outstanding Rebel Of The Week

The Rebel freshman ranks third in the nation in rushing touchdowns

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV football freshman running back Jai'Den Thomas has been named the Raising Cane's Outstanding Rebel of the Week, the school announced Friday.

The award goes to the student-athlete who turned in the best individual performance during the previous week of competition from Monday through Sunday as voted on by the UNLV Athletics Strategic Communications department.

Thomas, an Atlanta, Georgia native, helped lead the Rebels to a 45-28 road win over UTEP. He tied UNLV's scoring record by scoring four touchdowns and is the first Rebel to reach the 100-yard rushing mark in a game since Week 10 in 2022. Thomas now ranks third in the nation in rushing touchdowns.

2023-24 Outstanding Rebel of the Week Award Winners
Sept. 13. - Cassie Villaneuva, Women's Soccer
Sept. 29 - Jai'Den Thomas, Football

-UNLV-

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#22 Jai'Den Thomas

RB
5' 9"
Freshman
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Players Mentioned

Jai

#22 Jai'Den Thomas

5' 9"
Freshman
HS
RB