Jemea Thomas
 Thomas in 2013 | |
| No. 35 Tennessee Titans | |
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| Position: | Cornerback / Safety |
Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | April 7, 1990 |
| Place of birth: | Fitzgerald, Georgia |
| 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 | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Career NFL statistics | |
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Stats at NFL.com | |
Jemea I. Thomas (born April 7, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.
High School
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
2014 NFL Draft
He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[3]
New England Patriots
On May 18, 2014 the Patriots signed Thomas to a four-year deal. On August 26, 2014, he was released by the Patriots.[4]
Dallas Cowboys
On August 27, 2014, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[5] He was released by the Dallas Cowboys on September 1, 2014.[6]
References
- ↑ Jemea Thomas – Yahoo Sports
- ↑ Scrimmage Notes: Safety Jemea Thomas to Redshirt
- ↑ Patriots Draft Cornerback Jemea Thomas in the Sixth Round
- ↑ Patriots make roster moves to reach 75-man roster
- ↑ Rowan Kavner on Twitter: The Cowboys got cornerback Jemea Thomas (6th round/G-Tech) off waivers from New England. Waived WR Tim Benford.
- ↑ George, Brandon. "Dallas Cowboys officially sign LB Korey Toomer, cut DB Jemea Thomas". Dallas Morning News.
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