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 careeredit
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 careeredit
New England Patriotsedit
He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.[3] On May 18, 2014, the Patriots signed Thomas to a four-year deal. He was released on August 26.[4]
Dallas Cowboysedit
On August 27, 2014, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[5] On September 1, he was cut and signed to the practice squad one day later.[6] He was released on September 16.
St. Louis Ramsedit
On September 19, 2014, the St. Louis Rams signed him to the practice squad. On October 25, he was promoted to the active roster. On October 29, he was released and re-signed to the practice squad 2 days later.
^Patriots Draft Cornerback Jemea Thomas in the Sixth Round
^. Patriots.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
^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 Morning News. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014.
External linksedit
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bio
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jemea, thomas, jemea, thomas, born, april, 1990, former, american, football, cornerback, drafted, england, patriots, sixth, round, 2014, draft, played, college, football, georgia, tech, thomas, 2013no, 35position, cornerback, safetypersonal, informationborn, 1. Jemea I Thomas born April 7 1990 is a former American football cornerback He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft He played college football at Georgia Tech Jemea ThomasThomas in 2013No 35Position Cornerback SafetyPersonal informationBorn 1990 04 07 April 7 1990 age 34 Fitzgerald Georgia U S Height 5 ft 10 in 1 78 m Weight 195 lb 88 kg Career informationHigh school Fitzgerald GA College Georgia TechNFL draft 2014 Round 6 Pick 206Career historyNew England Patriots 2014 Dallas Cowboys 2014 St Louis Rams 2014 Tennessee Titans 2014 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer NFL statisticsPlayer stats at NFL com Contents 1 Early years 2 College career 3 Professional career 3 1 New England Patriots 3 2 Dallas Cowboys 3 3 St Louis Rams 3 4 Tennessee Titans 4 References 5 External linksEarly years editA 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 editThomas 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 editNew England Patriots edit He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round 206th overall of the 2014 NFL Draft 3 On May 18 2014 the Patriots signed Thomas to a four year deal He was released on August 26 4 Dallas Cowboys edit On August 27 2014 Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys 5 On September 1 he was cut and signed to the practice squad one day later 6 He was released on September 16 St Louis Rams edit On September 19 2014 the St Louis Rams signed him to the practice squad On October 25 he was promoted to the active roster On October 29 he was released and re signed to the practice squad 2 days later Tennessee Titans edit On December 3 2014 he was signed by the Tennessee Titans from the St Louis Rams practice squad He was released by the team on September 4 2015 References edit 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 Patriots com Archived from the original on August 27 2014 Retrieved August 26 2014 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 Archived from the original on October 6 2014 External links editGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jemea Thomas amp oldid 1196817530, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
