Jemea Thomas

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Jemea Thomas
Jemea Thomas 2013.jpg
Thomas in 2013
No. 35
Position: Cornerback / Safety
Personal information
Born: (1990-04-07) April 7, 1990 (age 33)
Fitzgerald, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Fitzgerald (GA)
College: Georgia Tech
NFL Draft: 2014  / Round: 6 / Pick: 206
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Jemea I. Thomas (born April 7, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

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Early years

A native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, Thomas attended Fitzgerald High School, where he was named the 2008 AJC Class AA Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior in 2008, he rushed for 518 yards on 59 carries (8.8 yards avg) and seven touchdowns. Defensively, he had 140 tackles with three blocked field goals and four interceptions. Had Jersey retired.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com , he was rated as the 36th best athlete prospect of his class. [1]

College career

Thomas attended Georgia Tech and played for the Yellow Jackets from 2009 to 2013. As a true freshman, he appeared in all 14 games in a back-up role, recording 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and a pass break-up. In 2010, he was redshirted due to the depth of the safety position. [2] In 2011, Thomas returned to action to play in all 13 games, including two starts. He recorded three interceptions, which led the team, 50 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks. In 2012, he started all 14 games, and ranked second on the team in tackles with 86, and first on the team in interceptions with four. In 2013, he played and started in all 13 games, and led the team in tackles (88) and pass break-ups (8). He also added two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Professional career

New England Patriots

He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. [3] On May 18, 2014, the Patriots signed Thomas to a four-year deal. He was released on August 26. [4]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 27, 2014, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. [5] On September 1, he was cut and signed to the practice squad one day later. [6] He was released on September 16.

St. Louis Rams

On September 19, 2014, the St. Louis Rams signed him to the practice squad. On October 25, he was promoted to the active roster. On October 29, he was released and re-signed to the practice squad 2 days later.

Tennessee Titans

On December 3, 2014, he was signed by the Tennessee Titans from the St. Louis Rams practice squad. He was released by the team on September 4, 2015.

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References

  1. ↑ Jemea Thomas – Yahoo Sports
  2. ↑ Scrimmage Notes: Safety Jemea Thomas to Redshirt
  3. ↑ Patriots Draft Cornerback Jemea Thomas in the Sixth Round
  4. ↑ "Patriots make roster moves to reach 75-man roster". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  5. ↑ Rowan Kavner on Twitter: The Cowboys got cornerback Jemea Thomas (6th round/G-Tech) off waivers from New England. Waived WR Tim Benford.
  6. ↑ George, Brandon. "Dallas Cowboys officially sign LB Korey Toomer, cut DB Jemea Thomas". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014.
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