| File:Marcus Thomas (defensive tackle).JPG Thomas with the Denver Broncos in 2009. | |
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| Nose tackle | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: September 23, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Yokosuka, Japan | |
| Career information | |
| College: Florida | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 121 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| * Denver Broncos ( 2007– 2011) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| * SEC Champion (2006) | |
| Tackles | 146 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Forced fumbles | 1 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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Marcus Thomas (born September 23, 1985) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. Thomas played college football for the University of Florida.
Early years[]
Thomas was born in Yokosuka, Japan. He attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was an all-state high school football player for the Mandarin Mustangs.
College career[]
Thomas accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2003 to 2006.[1] In November 2006, he was kicked off the team for violating the terms of his reinstatement from a drug-related suspension. He missed curfew, went on an unapproved out of town trip, and skipped a mandatory drug counseling session. Thomas was an anthropology major.
Professional career[]
Denver Broncos[]
Thomas was picked 121st (4th round) in the 2007 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.[2] On July 11, Thomas signed a 4-year contract with the club worth a reported $3 million.[3]
New York Giants[]
On August 16, 2012, Thomas signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants. On August 31, 2012, Thomas was released by the New York Giants.
Toronto Argonauts[]
On October 16, 2013, Thomas was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League to a practice roster agreement. On February 10, 2015, Thomas became a free agent.
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide Archived April 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 97, 99, 186 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ↑ Marcus Thomas, DT, Taken in Fourth BroncoTalk. Retrieved on July 12, 2007
- ↑ Quick Hit - 4th Round Pick Marcus Thomas Locked Up. BroncoTalk. Retrieved on July 12, 2007
External links[]
- Toronto Argonauts profile
- Marcus Thomas – Florida Gators player profile
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