Nathan Thomas (American football)

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Nathan Thomas
No. 62 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-22) August 22, 2001 (age 23)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:332 lb (151 kg)
Career information
High school: Chalmette
(Chalmette, Louisiana)
College: Louisiana (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 7 / pick: 233
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Player stats at PFR

Nathan Thomas (born August 22, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Thomas was born on August 22, 2001, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up there. [1] He first played football at age 11, having previously played basketball. [1] He attended Chalmette High School in Chalmette, Louisiana, where he played football and basketball. [1] He played three years of football as a tight end, helping the Owls reach the state playoffs twice. [1] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Louisiana Rajin' Cajuns as an offensive tackle. [1] [2]

College career

Thomas redshirted in 2019 while appearing in one game, and then saw no playing time during the 2020 season. [3] After playing seven games as a backup in 2021, he won the starting left tackle job for the Ragin' Cajuns in 2022. [3] [4] He ultimately started all 13 games for the team during the 2022 season. [5] He returned for the 2023 season and was named honorable mention All-Sun Belt Conference while starting all 12 regular season games. [5] [6] He ended his collegiate career with 32 games played, 25 as a starter, and received invites to the East–West Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. [5] [7]

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
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		332 lb
(151 kg)		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m)		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		5.19 s1.76 s2.98 s4.65 s8.01 s25.0 in
(0.64 m)		8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)		24 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

Thomas was selected in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. [10] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2024. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ Derry, Jim (August 14, 2018). "Chalmette OL Nathan Thomas commits to UL-Lafayette". Nola.com . Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Nathan Thomas". Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns . Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Foote, Kevin (September 16, 2022). "UL looking at tackle Nathan Thomas as next NFL prospect on offensive line". The Advocate . Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 Foote, Kevin (April 27, 2024). "Nathan Thomas becomes first Ragin' Cajun ever drafted by Dallas Cowboys". The Advocate . Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ Pool, Colton (April 27, 2024). "NFL Draft: Nathan Thomas of Louisiana Should Be Rising Up Draft Boards". HERO Sports. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ Foote, Kevin (March 27, 2024). "Here are Cajuns' top chances of getting dream opportunity in NFL draft". The Advocate . Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Nathan Thomas Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Nathan Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Cowboys select Louisiana-Lafayette OT Nathan Thomas at No. 233 overall in 2024 NFL draft". The Dallas Morning News . April 27, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  11. ↑ Walker, Patrik (August 27, 2024). "2024 Cowboys Roster: Carl Lawson, Kemon Hall, 4 RBs included in roster trimming". DallasCowboys.com.
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