Johnny Thomas (wide receiver)

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Johnny Thomas
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-01) September 1, 1989 (age 34)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Kentwood (LA)
College: Texas College
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Johnny Thomas (born September 1, 1989) is an arena football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders as a street free agent in 2009.

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College career

Thomas attended Southwest Mississippi Community College until 2008. He went on to training camp with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), but was released following camp. He was later allowed to return to college, where he played for Texas College until 2012.

Professional career

Indoor football

Thomas has played in both the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) with the Knoxville NightHawks and the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) with the San Angelo Bandits.

Tampa Bay Storm

On October 20, 2014, Thomas was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL). [1] On March 13, 2015, Thomas was placed on reassignment by the Storm.

Iowa Barnstormers

On March 23, 2015, Thomas signed with the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He re-signed with the Barnstormers for 2016. On June 2, 2016, Thomas was released by the Barnstormers.

Wichita Falls Nighthawks

On June 9, 2016, Thomas was signed by the Wichita Falls Nighthawks. On June 23, 2016, Thomas was released by the Nighthawks

Corpus Christi Rage

Thomas joined the Corpus Christi Rage for 2017. He was placed on suspension on March 13, 2017.

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References

  1. "Storm Adds Rookie Receiver". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. October 20, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.