A. J. Thomas (American football)

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A. J. Thomas
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Thomas with Western Michigan in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-18) September 18, 1999 (age 25)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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 (2017–2021)
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • UFL champion (2024)
  • All-UFL team (2024)
  • UFL interception leader (2024)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

A. J. Thomas (born September 18, 1999) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Michigan.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
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 s1.58 s2.64 s4.26 s7.03 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Chicago Bears

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

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

On August 2, 2024, Thomas signed with the New England Patriots. [12] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [13] [14] He was released on September 16. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "A.J. Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign six undrafted rookies". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ Wiltfong Jr., Lester (August 28, 2022). "Chicago Bears cut-down tracker". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  4. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place 14 on practice squad". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  5. ↑ Mayer, Larry (November 29, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place Mooney, Jackson on IR, sign Thomas to active roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  6. ↑ "A. J. Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  7. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears claim Kareem, Johnson off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
  8. ↑ "Jaquan Brisker downgraded to out for Sunday night game vs. Chargers". ChicagoBears.com. October 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ "UFL Player Transactions, Wednesday February 14, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  10. ↑ "UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  11. ↑ @UFL_PR (August 1, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved August 1, 2024– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 27, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Patriots Sign Seven Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Patriots Sign G Michael Jordan to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. September 16, 2024.
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