Lobos land four-star recruit from OSU

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Second-year Head Coach Mike Locksley has landed his first four-star recruit in his tenure with the Lobos.

Ohio State transfer Lamaar Thomas has verbally committed to New Mexico and will start classes at the university on Tuesday, as first reported by the Red Menace.

UNM's Spring Semester begins on Tuesday.

The receiver, nicknamed "Flash" for his speed, will have to sit out a year before he can compete per NCAA rules.

Thomas was the Buckeyes top kick returner last year. He may be used in the same capacity with the Lobos.

In 2009 at OSU, Thomas returned 18 kicks for 376 yards. His longest return was 33 yards.

Last season, kickoffs were returned by senior Frankie Solomon, freshman Demond Dennis and freshman Kasey Carrier.

Dennis and Carrier split time at running-back for the Lobos.

Thomas can also be a threat in the receiving game and on occasional runs.

However, he managed only a single rushing attempt and a single catch last season at Ohio State. He was slightly more productive in his freshman year as a receiver with four total catches.

Thomas departed Ohio State after two seasons.