Riders Add “Star” Running Back Star Thomas

Tennessee Football Running Back Signs Contract to Join CFL

After his lone season with Tennessee football in 2025, running back Star Thomas is off to begin his professional career. Following a stint in the Tennessee Titans’ rookie minicamp in the NFL, he has signed a deal in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The CFL season is currently underway, making his signing a midyear […] The post Tennessee Football Running Back Signs Contract to Join CFL appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

Riders sign American running back Star Thomas

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back Star Thomas, the team announced on Wednesday. Thomas (six-foot, 210 pounds) joins the Roughriders after spending the 2025 season at the University of Tennessee. In 13 games with the Volunteers, he rushed for 596 yards and seven touchdowns — three of which were scored against East Tennessee State on Sept. 6. Over the course of the season, his average yards per carry (5.7) was…

Riders Add “star” Running Back Star Thomas

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back Star Thomas.  Thomas (6’0-210) joins the Roughriders after spending the 2025 season at the University of Tennessee. In 13 games with the Volunteers, he rushed for 596 yards and seven touchdowns — three of which were scored against East Tennessee State on Sept. 6. Over the course of the season, his average yards per carry (5.7) was fifth-best in the SEC. He also caught 11 passes for 1…