Johnny Thomas (cornerback)

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Johnny Thomas
No. 47, 22, 41, 20
Born: (1964-08-03) August 3, 1964 (age 59)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
College Baylor
NFL draft 1987 / Round: 7 / Pick: 192
Career history
As player
1988 Washington Redskins
1989 San Diego Chargers
1990–1994Washington Redskins
1995 Cleveland Browns
1996 Philadelphia Eagles
1997 San Diego Chargers
Career stats

Johnny Thomas Jr. (born August 3, 1964) is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Baylor University and was selected in the seventh round of the 1987 NFL Draft. [1] [2] He also ran track and field at Baylor, winning the NCAA Championship in the 4x400 meters relay in 1985.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Johnny Thomas". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  2. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.