| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1953 Heidelberg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1971–1973 | Alcorn State |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1975 | Northeast Louisiana (DL) |
| 1976–1978 | Alcorn State (LB) |
| 1979–1981, 1984 | Alcorn State (DC) |
| 1985 | Alcorn State (Asst. HC/DC) |
| 1986–1988 | South Carolina State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1990–2002 | Hampton University |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–18 (.455) |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 2022 (profile) | |
Dennis E. Thomas (born September 5, 1953) is an American former gridiron football center, college football head coach, college sports athletic director, and collegiate athletic conference commissioner.