Posting 35 catches for 563 yards and 3 touchdowns a season ago, Thomas was Miami’s leading receiver despite missing 2 games.
His 2018 campaign was filled with success, but Thomas reportedly clashed with Miami’s coaching staff — leading to his dismissal and decision to transfer to Illinois.
In a statement announcing Thomas’ dismissal, Mark Richt cited that Miami had “high standards for excellence, for conduct and for the commitment to team for all of the young men who wear our uniforms, and we will not waver from those standards. We wish Jeff the very best as he moves forward in his journey.