Stanhope Elmore’s Thomas commits to Troy football

Jake Arthur/ Wetumpka Herald Stanhope Elmore wide receiver Jackson Thomas (5) celebrates a touchdown during an AHSAA football game between the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs and the Selma Saints at Stanhope High School in Millbrook, Ala on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. The touchdown will be called back due to a block in the back call. Stanhope won the game 37-0. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

Jackson Thomas is joining a long list of Stanhope Elmore football players who have joined the Troy University football program.

Thomas, a star receiver for the Mustangs, committed to play for the Trojans on July 4th. He picked Troy over schools such as Coastal Carolina and Tulane.