Star Thomas is a veteran running back and an all-purpose producer with more than 2,500 yards from scrimmage and 22 TDs in his career.

After producing 1,000-yard rushers each of the past two seasons, the Tennessee Volunteers hope they've found their next "Star" at running back.

Tennessee has landed a big-time playmaker out of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Former Duke running back Star Thomas has committed to the Vols, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Thomas is joining the Tennessee program after serving as the top running back for the Blue Devils in 2024.

Following just one season as a member of the Duke football program, Star Thomas officially entered the transfer portal in late December, citing "personal reasons" swaying a difficult decision to bolt. A few weeks later, the 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Louisiana is now heading to the SEC.

Duke transfer running back Star Thomas has spent the last 24 hours in Knoxville visiting Tennessee. After the trip, Volquest caught up with him to discuss where things stand in his recruitment. “I enjoyed everything about it,