A new Chad cop is going viral on TikTok, and according to memes, he's not a big fan of keeping the bodycam on.

The man is known as Officer Cassius Thundercock, and he's quickly become one of the biggest memes on the app for his cartoonishly threatening police vibes.

But who is Cassius Thundercock, the Unknown Sergeant, really, and where did he come from? Here's what we know.

What Is The 'Cassius Thundercock' Meme?

The videos and images of Cassius Thundercock originate from footage of a November 9th, 2024, SEC college football game played between the University of Tennessee and Mississippi State. Tennessee scored a big win that night, ending the game with a score of 33 to 14.

After the win, a lot of people walked onto the field to celebrate, including a Tennessee highway patrol officer or state trooper with a prominent chin, big glasses and a hat pulled over his face.

Images of the patrol officer went viral on social media that night as big sports accounts like oldrowsports shared them to hundreds of thousands of likes. Many of these posts refer to the man as a GigaChad due to his strong chin and powerful aura. Now, a year later, he's making a big comeback on TikTok.

How Is 'Cassius Thundercock' Used In Memes?

The nickname "Cassius Thundercock" became tied to the police officer in 2025, when content featuring the officer resurfaced on TikTok. The majority of this content is memes that comedically portray Cassius Thundercock as a corrupt cop who always turns his bodycam off before committing acts of police brutality.

Memes about Cassius Thundercock quickly evolved in November 2025 when TikTokers began cosplaying as the officer. These cosplays include a hat pulled over the eyes, big glasses and attempts to get as big a chin as possible.

Thundercock is also being used alongside other images of similarly Chad-pilled cops.

What Are Some More 'Cassius Thundercock' Memes?

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For the full history of Cassius Thundercock, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.