NFL Draft Profile: Thomas Rush, Linebacker, Minnesota Golden Gophers
Thomas Rush
Minnesota Golden Gophers
#8
Pos: LB
Ht: 6030
Wt: 248
Hand: 928
Arm: 3200
Wing: 7678
40: 4.80
DOB: 1/31/2000
Hometown: Marysville, OH
High School: Marysville
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Originally from Marysville, Ohio. He attended Marysville High School and was rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports. Played at the University of Minnesota. As a freshman, he played in thirteen games, totaling five tackles and one sack. He played in all thirteen games during his sophomore season, totaling three tackles. As a junior, he played in seven games, totaling thirteen tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks. During his senior season, he played in thirteen games, totaling thirty one tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. He decided to use his extra year of eligibility. During the 2022 season, he played in thirteen games, totaling thirty four tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
