Kiondre Thomas

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Kiondre Thomas
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Thomas in 2020
DC Defenders
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-07) February 7, 1998 (age 26)
Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Northside (Fort Smith, Arkansas)
College: Minnesota (2016–2019)
Kansas State (2020)
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kiondre Thomas (born February 7, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Kansas State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 2021 NFL draft. [1]

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College career

Thomas was ranked as a threestar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school. [2] He committed to Minnesota on November 12, 2015. [3] After three seasons at Minnesota, Thomas decided to transfer from Minnesota on February 3, 2020. [4] He committed to Kansas State shortly thereafter. [5]

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
5 ft 11+34 in
(1.82 m)
186 lb
(84 kg)
31+58 in
(0.80 m)
8+18 in
(0.21 m)
4.44 s1.56 s2.50 s4.35 s6.94 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)
10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
10 reps
All values from Pro Day [6]

Cleveland Browns

Thomas was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns on May 3, 2021. [7] Thomas was waived by the Browns with an injury designation on August 16, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. [8] Thomas was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on August 20, 2021. [9]

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 6, 2021, Thomas was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.

Green Bay Packers

On January 26, 2022, Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with the Green Bay Packers. [10] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [11] [12] On October 1, 2022, Thomas was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. [13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. [14] He was released on August 29, 2023. [15] A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad. [16] He was released on October 17. [17]

Houston Roughnecks

On March 2, 2024, Thomas signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). [18]

Carolina Panthers

On July 26, 2024, Thomas signed with the Carolina Panthers, but was waived a week later. [19] [20]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 15, 2024, Thomas signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [21] He was waived on August 26. [22]

Houston Roughnecks (second stint)

On October 30, 2024, Thomas re-signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). [18]

DC Defenders

On November 6, 2024, Thomas was traded to the DC Defenders in exchange for QB Jalan McClendon. [23]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer-high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstTFLSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2021 LAC 4010100.00000.00000
2023 GB 1000000.00000.00001
Career5101000.00000.00001
Source: pro-football-reference.com

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