Former Boise State quarterback commit Zeke Thomas has landed on the other side of the Pac-12 line.
The three-star 2028 prospect from Willamette High School in Oregon announced Sunday that he is committed to Oregon State for football and baseball. Thomas, who is rated the No. 1 baseball prospect in Oregon by Baseball Northwest, had previously been pledged to Boise State before backing off that commitment earlier this month.
“I’m blessed and excited to announce that I’m committed to Oregon State University to play football and baseball,” Thomas wrote on X. “Growing up in Corvallis, I always hoped this dream would come true.
“First, I want to thank God. None of this happens without him.
All glory to him. Thank you to (head football coach JaMarcus) Shephard, (head baseball coach Mitch) Canham, and both staffs for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.
Thank you to my coaches and teammates for pushing me every day, and to my family for always being there. I couldn't have done this without you.”
Thomas is listed at 6-foot, 195 pounds and is viewed as a dual-sport talent with real upside on both fields. On the diamond, he’s a pitcher and outfielder. On the football side, 247Sports ranks him as the No. 48 quarterback in the country and the No. 3 recruit in Oregon for the class of 2028.
His path to Corvallis moved quickly. Thomas committed to Boise State and head coach Spencer Danielson in March, then reopened things earlier this month. He reportedly visited Oregon State twice in September, once for football and once for baseball, before making his call.
The baseball fit is obvious. Oregon State has one of the nation’s premier programs, with three national titles since 2006. Boise State, meanwhile, does not have a baseball program.
Boise State does not have a known commitment in the class of 2028, while its 2027 group already includes 14 known pledges. That class features quarterback Kael Snyder of Perry High School in Arizona, a three-star prospect who is ranked No. 41 among quarterbacks nationally and No. 16 overall in Arizona by 247Sports.
The Broncos’ 2027 commitments are Parker Bagley, defensive line, Lewiston High School (Idaho); Maxton Barnes, offensive line, Columbia High School (Idaho); Jayden Bradley, defensive back, Eaglecrest (Colorado); Grayson Kazmouz, edge rusher, Laguna Beach High School (California); Landon Kingston, kicker, Silas High School (Washington); Malachi McFarland, running back, Damien High School (California); J’Isaiah Mitchell, athlete, Puyallup High School (Washington); Ryce Palepoi, linebacker, Corner Canyon High School (Utah); Kekoa Peko, defensive line, St. John Bosco High School (California); Ben Rainwater, offensive line, Inglemoor High School (Washington); Beaux Sauve, edge rusher, College of San Mateo (California); Hassan Smith, defensive back, Desert Mountain High School (Arizona); and Snyder at quarterback.
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