A. J. Thomas (American football)
![]() Thomas with Western Michigan in 2021 | |||
No. 35 – New England Patriots | |||
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Position: | Safety | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | September 18, 1999||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy | ||
College: | Western Michigan | ||
Undrafted: | 2022 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022 | |||
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Player stats at PFR |
A. J. Thomas (born September 18, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan.
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
214 lb (97 kg) |
33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.60 s | 1.58 s | 2.64 s | 4.26 s | 7.03 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
13 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[1] |
Chicago Bears
[edit]After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Thomas was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[2] He was released on August 30, during the final roster cuts,[3] and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] Thomas was elevated to the active roster on November 29,[5] and made his NFL debut on December 4 against the Green Bay Packers, recording one tackle while appearing on 13 snaps.[6]
On August 30, 2023, Thomas was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad.[7] He was released on October 29.[8]
Birmingham Stallions
[edit]On February 14, 2024, Thomas signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[9] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[10] His contract was terminated on August 1, 2024.[11]
New England Patriots
[edit]On August 2, 2024, Thomas signed with the New England Patriots.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "A.J. Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign six undrafted rookies". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Wiltfong Jr., Lester (August 28, 2022). "Chicago Bears cut-down tracker". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place 14 on practice squad". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (November 29, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place Mooney, Jackson on IR, sign Thomas to active roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "A. J. Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears claim Kareem, Johnson off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
- ^ "Jaquan Brisker downgraded to out for Sunday night game vs. Chargers". ChicagoBears.com. October 29, 2023.
- ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Wednesday February 14, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ @UFL_PR (August 1, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved August 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Thomas, Oliver (August 2, 2024). "Patriots add All-UFL selection A.J. Thomas to safety depth chart amid series of roster moves". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
External links
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- 1999 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Detroit
- American football safeties
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy alumni
- Western Michigan Broncos football players
- Chicago Bears players
- Birmingham Stallions (2022) players
- New England Patriots players
- American football defensive back, 1990s birth stubs