A barbershop visit sparked Amare Thomas' football journey. Now he's UH's top receiving target
His father wanted him to become an engineer or baseball player. Then a barbershop visit sent Amare Thomas toward a standout UH career.
A trip to the barbershop sparked Amare Thomas' football journey. While Wayne Thomas was getting a haircut, his 5-year-old son Amare watched as kids played tackle football outside. Amare's insistence on playing football led Wayne to introduce him to the sport, starting in the backyard where they used objects as defensive linemen, tackles and more.
Amare learned to play all positions, a testament to his intelligence and speed in grasping concepts. Wayne, a former wide receiver at Miles College, initially hoped Amare wouldn't follow him into football due to the sport's lack of longevity. However, Amare proved Wayne wrong by scoring 50 touchdowns in his first season at age 5 and 60 by age 10.
At Pinson Valley High School, Amare led the team to a state title and was originally committed to Virginia. He then transferred to UAB, where he became one of the top receivers in school history. In his third college game, Amare had nine catches for 60 yards and a touchdown, showing his talent on a big stage. After his sophomore season, Amare entered the transfer portal to join UH, where he continues to make an impact as a star receiver and one of the most productive players in college football.
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