Lamar’s Star Sophomore Wideout: Shahariam Thurston

Shahariam Thurston is a 2027 recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Lamar High School. Thurston is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2027 and is ranked among one of the top Wide Receivers in the class as well. In addition, Thurston is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Texas and is listed among one of the top Wide Receivers in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Michigan State, UNLV and Tulane.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models in my life are my coaches and family.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
To get pumped before a game, I listen to NBA YoungBoy or G Herbo.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is my 105-yard pick six.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I matched up against was Kaliq Locket.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give: don’t take anything for granted, and keep striving until all the hard work pays off.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would like to travel to Dubai.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
At the age of 10, I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would like to meet Deion Sanders—he’s a hero of mine.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment was SMU’s season opener.