Ambry Thomas

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Ambry Thomas
Ambry Thomas (2018).jpg
Thomas with the Michigan Wolverines in 2018
No. 38 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position Cornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-09-09) September 9, 1999 (age 26)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school Martin Luther King (Detroit, Michigan)
College Michigan (2017–2020)
NFL draft 2021: 3rd round, 102nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles 79
Forced fumbles 1
Fumble recoveries 1
Pass deflections 12
Interceptions 2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ambry Thomas (born September 9, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

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Early life

Thomas attended Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan. He played wide receiver and cornerback. Thomas played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. [1] He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football. [2] [3]

College career

Thomas spent his first two years at Michigan in 2017 and 2018 as a backup, recording 16 tackles and one interception during the two years. Prior to the 2019 season he spent a month in the hospital after being diagnosed with colitis. [4] After believing he'd have to sit out the year due to the condition, Thomas returned and he became a starter for the first time. [5] He started all 13 games and had 38 tackles and three interceptions that season. Thomas opted out of the 2020 season and entered the 2021 NFL draft. [6] [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		4.40 s1.58 s2.57 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		15 reps
All values from Pro Day [8] [9]

San Francisco 49ers

Thomas was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (102nd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. [10] He signed his four-year rookie contract with San Francisco on July 26, 2021. [11] On January 9, 2022, Thomas recorded his first career interception, picking off Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the last game of the regular season in overtime with the 49ers leading 27–24. The road victory sent the 49ers to the 2021–22 NFL playoffs. [12]

In 2022, Thomas struggled during preseason training camp and was in danger of missing the final 53-man roster due to injury and the rise to prominence of rookie cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Samuel Womack. [13] Though he did make the final roster, [14] Thomas played just 47 defensive snaps over the course of the season and did not participate in the playoffs due to an ankle injury. [15] [16]

In 2023, Thomas recorded his first career forced fumble and fumble recovery during a Week 10 34–3 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. [17] Two weeks later against the Seattle Seahawks, Thomas recorded his second career interception in the 31–13 road victory. [18]

Thomas was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2024. [19] He was released on December 17. [20]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 18, 2024, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts, [21] but was released the next day after failing his physical. [22]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 24, 2024, Thomas was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. [23] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2025. [24]

On August 26, 2025, Thomas was released by the Vikings as part of final roster cuts. [25]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 29, 2025, Thomas was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. [26] He was released on January 6, 2026. Thomas signed a reserve/future contract on January 20. [27]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
GPGSCombSoloAstSackFFFRYdsINTYdsTDPD
2021 SF 12523176————1——5
2022 SF 1501394————————
2023 SF 15643358—112612—6
Career 4211796118—112622011

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
GPGSCombSoloAstSackFFFRYdsINTYdsTDPD
2021 SF 2216133———————1
2022 SF Did not play due to injury
2023 SF 321183————————
Career 2227216———————1

References

  1. ↑ Farrell, Perry A. (September 22, 2016). "Detroit King star Ambry Thomas to play in Army All-American bowl". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Snyder, Mark (December 7, 2016). "Detroit King star DB Ambry Thomas commits to Michigan". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ Lorenz, Steve (December 8, 2016). "King's Ambry Thomas wanted to accept Jim Harbaugh's challenge". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Sang, Orion (September 17, 2019). "Why Michigan football's Ambry Thomas thought he'd have to 'sit out this year'". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Zuke, Ryan (September 16, 2019). "How Michigan's Ambry Thomas went from longshot to playing in 2019 to starting Week 1". mlive.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (August 21, 2020). "Wolverines CB Thomas declares for NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ McMann, Aaron (March 24, 2021). "Michigan's Ambry Thomas confident in NFL ability: 'I'm a top-5 cornerback'". mlive.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Ambry Thomas Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Ambry Thomas, Michigan, CB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  10. ↑ Posey, Kyle (April 30, 2021). "Pick No. 102: 49ers select Michigan CB Ambry Thomas". Niners Nation. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "49ers Sign CB Ambry Thomas to a Four-Year Deal; Release DL". 49ers.com. July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  12. ↑ McDonald, Briana (January 11, 2022). "Making Skeptics Believers: Ambry Thomas' Tough Road to Storybook Ending". 49ers.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  13. ↑ Sanchez III, Luis Sanchez (August 23, 2022). "Ambry Thomas Making the 49ers Final 53–man Roster Looks Bleak". SI.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  14. ↑ Pallares, Lindsey (August 30, 2023). "Position-by-Position Breakdown of the 49ers Initial 2022 53–Man Roster". 49ers.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  15. ↑ Branch, Eric (August 7, 2023). "49ers' Ambry Thomas, candid and humbled, takes blame for lost year". SFChronicle.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  16. ↑ "2022 San Francisco 49ers Injuries". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  17. ↑ "49ers dominate Jaguars 34–3 to end a 3–game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders again". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 12, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31–13 victory over Seahawks". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 24, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  19. ↑ "49ers Sign Three Players, Place Two Players on Injured Reserve and Other Moves". 49ers.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  20. ↑ "49ers Sign an Offensive Lineman and Linebacker to the Practice Squad and Other Moves Ahead of Week 16". 49ers.com. December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Colts claim CB Ambry Thomas off waivers". colts.com. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  22. ↑ Thanawalla, Ali (December 19, 2024). "Report: Former 49ers cornerback Thomas fails Colts physical". NBC Sports Bay Area & California. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  23. ↑ Peters, Craig (December 24, 2024). "Vikings Sign Ambry Thomas to Practice Squad, Announce Return to Practice for Ivan Pace, Jr". Vikings.com.
  24. ↑ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2025). "Vikings Sign Dozen-Plus Players to Futures Contracts for 2025". Vikings.com.
  25. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 26, 2025). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2025". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Eagles sign RB Audric Estime and DB Ambry Thomas to the practice squad, place G/C Willie Lampkin on IR". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 29, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Eagles future signing tracker | 2026 Offseason Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
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