Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Though he wasn’t one of the top recruits in Penn State’s 2025 class, safety Braswell “Braz” Thomas was one of the first to join the team, doing so ahead of the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. His early start has seemingly paid dividends, as Thomas showed flashes of potential throughout spring practices. Here’s a breakdown of the freshman heading into the 2025 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Glassboro, New Jersey
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 201 lb
Class in 2025: Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025: Consensus 3-star, No. 61 safety per 247Sports
Thomas received scholarship offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Pitt, Nebraska and others during his recruitment.
Depth Chart Overview
Playing as a true freshman has always been a tough task at Penn State, a program which prides itself on development. In a loaded safety room, it’ll be tough for Thomas to see substantial snaps, but he may play enough to burn his redshirt, especially if he gets involved on special teams.
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