2007 Football Roster
Richard Thom
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 235
- Prev School:
- R.W. Johnson
- Hometown:
- Murrayville, Ga.
2006 (R-Jr.): Member of the Big South Presidential Honor Roll … saw playing time in all 11 games … started the season opener against St. Paul's … used mostly in blocking schemes and as part of the Flames' special teams unit … helped Liberty's running backs rush for 2,035 yards and 23 touchdown with the Flames finishing the year ranked No. 18 nationally in rushing yards per game (185.0) … added six tackles on the season … two solo stops and four assisted tackles … was named the team's "Special Teams Game Ball" winner against Glenville State after helping Liberty to its second-straight victory and holding the Pioneers to an average of 18.2 kickoff return yards.
2005 (R-So.): Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll … saw playing time in nine games … one kickoff return for five yards against VMI … also added a solo tackle as part of the special teams unit against Connecticut.
2004 (R-Fr.): Member of the Big South Presidential Honor Roll … saw playing time in three games … caught one pass for 13 yards against Charleston Southern.
2003 (Fr.): Redshirted.
Prep: Graduated from R.W. Johnson High School … three-year starter … recorded 30 catches for an average of 15.3 yards per catch and two touchdowns at tight end as a senior … over his last two seasons, recorded 132 tackles, 57 unassisted stops and four fumble recoveries … first-team all-area at tight end … rated as one of the Top 100 players nationally by Jamie Newberg's The Insiders/Borderwars.com rating service … Rivals.com PrepStar Magazine All-Southest Region Player … Wendy's High School Heisman nominee.
Personal: Son of Ruth Thom … birthday is on Aug. 29 … majoring in kinesiology and sport management … would like to pursue a career in physical therapy after graduation.
