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Marcus Thomas

Ingram announces offensive staff - 1/21/2026

Most recently coaching the running backs for UCLA, Thomas is a Naval Academy graduate where he was a slot back and return specialist from 2010-14. As a player, Thomas earned 2011 Second Team All-Independent, 2012 Honorable Mention All-Independent, 2013 Honorable Mention All-Independent and 2013 ECAC All-Star recognition. Upon finishing his career, Thomas was the recipient of the Napoleon McCallum Award, presented to the Navy varsity football player of the graduating class who gained the most all-purpose yards (2,338). Thomas proudly served as an Aviation Supply Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps until 2019 when he then kick started his coaching career at UCLA (offensive analyst).

Thomas quickly found his way back to Annapolis, serving as the director of player personnel in 2022, elevating to slot backs coach in 2023 before reuniting with Ken Niumatalolo at San Jose State (running backs) and then finding his way back to UCLA. While Thomas' impact can be felt on the field – among his contributions are helping guide a UCLA rushing attack that finished 17th nationally in rushing yards per game – is his impact off the field, as he's overseen recruitment, academic progress, video breakdown, organization of positional meetings and more. Thomas holds a bachelor's in political science and completed both leadership and character development (The Basic School) and Aviation Supply Officer Course.