COLLEGEOmari Thomas: Tennessee football defensive lineman in photosTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) during the Vol Walk before Tennessee's football game against Florida in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) is seen during Tennessee Football Media Day, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) is seen on the field during a football game between Tennessee and UTSA at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel, Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) exits the field after Tennessee's 41-17 loss to Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelDec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes the ball while being pressured by Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Omari Thomas (58) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY SportsRandy Sartin, Randy Sartin-USA TODAY SportsTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) takes down Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke (0) during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelFrom left, Tennessee defensive linemen Tyler Baron (9), Omari Thomas (21), and Bryson Eason (20) dance celebratory jig in the final moments of the NCAA college football game win over Texas A&M on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0), Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley (6) and Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) celebrate during a football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) smiles on the field during an SEC football homecoming game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) defends during a game against South Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) during Tennessee football practice on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) is seen on the field during a football game between Tennessee and UTSA at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel, Caitie McMekin/News SentinelFlorida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) looks for an open receiver as Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) approaches during the NCAA college football game on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelMississippi defensive back Jake Springer (1) and Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) shake hands after during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Ole Miss at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Tennessee lost 31-26.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) is seen during Tennessee Football Media Day, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTexas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) during a football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) defends against Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke (0) during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) warms up before the Tennessee football season opener game against Ball State in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelBriarcrest's Omari Thomas sacks MUS quarterback Edwin Shy during their game at Briarcrest Christian on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal