The St. Louis Battlehawks released wide receiver Thayer Thomas on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Thayer Thomas is six foot and weighs 195 pounds. The 27-year-old from Wake Forest, North Carolina, was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Thomas as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. He spent three seasons in Minnesota with 13 catches for 92 yards, five punt returns for 18 yards, and one tackle (1 assist) in seven games. The Vikings released him on August 26, 2025. The Denver Broncos signed Thomas to the practice squad on September 3, 2025. They released him on October 18, 2025.
Collegiately, Thomas spent five seasons at North Carolina State University (2018-22) with 215 catches for 2,484 yards, 24 touchdowns, seven carries for 14 yards, completed 7 of 14 passes (50%) for 194 yards, four touchdowns, one kick return for 44 yards, 70 punt returns for 681 yards, and one touchdown in 62 games for the Wolfpack. He was named Third Team All-ACC in 2020.
