Devin Thomas

Devin Thomas
Devin Thomas
No. 15     New York Giants
Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: November 15, 1986 (1986-11-15) (age 24)
Place of birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College: Michigan State
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
Debuted in 2008 for the Washington Redskins
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-KJCCC (2005)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2007)
Career NFL statistics as of 2009
Receptions     40
Receiving yards     445
Touchdowns     3
Stats at NFL.com

Devin Thomas (born November 15, 1986) is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State. Thomas has also played for the Carolina Panthers.

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Early years

Thomas attended and played high school football for Canton High School in Canton, Michigan. As a senior he played WR, RB and CB, for Division 1 (Class A) Canton High School. He was named All-State after rushing and receiving for over 1,000 yards and 23 touchdowns and also had seven interceptions all in his senior year.

College career

Thomas attended Coffeyville Community College, where he redshirted in 2004 and played as a freshman in 2005. As a sophomore at Michigan State he had only six catches. Under head coach Mark Dantonio, Thomas played well his junior year with 79 catches, a school record, for 1,260 yards, and eight touchdowns. Thomas decided to forgo his senior year at Michigan State and declare himself eligibile for the 2008 draft.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Thomas was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round (34th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. On July 18, he agreed to a four-year 4.8 million contract that included roughly $2.7 million in guaranteed money. Thomas is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. In 2008, Thomas won the NFL Rookie's Madden Bowl.

The Redskins utilized Thomas a good deal on special teams, mainly on kickoffs. While his playing time on offense grew from 2008 to 2009, his production was limited. In 2008, he amassed 173 yards of total offense and one touchdown (rushing). In 2009, his production marginally improved to 323 yards and three touchdowns (all receiving), with a career game December 6, 2009 against the New Orleans Saints of more than 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Through four games in 2010, under new head coach Mike Shanahan, Thomas amassed no offensive statistics, though he continued to play on special teams.[1]

Thomas was waived by the Redskins on October 9, 2010.

Carolina Panthers

Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on October 11, 2010, then waived again on November 23, 2010.[2] With the Panthers for five games, Thomas played only in their 37-13 home loss on November 21, 2010 to the Baltimore Ravens and recorded no statistics.[1]

" Things are so positive around here and we're really pushing to go for these playoffs. I never really had that before. Things have always been dismal and just like a grey cloud in D.C."[3]

Thomas on the difference between New York & Washington

New York Giants

On November 24, 2010, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[4] To make roster room for Thomas, the Giants placed fullback Madison Hedgecock on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[5] Thomas wore #8 in his first game as a Giant versus Jacksonville because the Giants have no more numbers available.[6] During the team's December 5, 2010 game against the Redskins, Thomas made his first impact as a Giant. On special teams, Thomas had two tackles, including one at the Redskins' 20-yard line, and he blocked a Hunter Smith punt in the fourth quarter, giving the Giants the ball on the Redskins 13-yard line.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.nfl.com/players/devinthomas/gamelogs?id=THO112147
  2. ^ http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/carolina-panthers-release-wr-devin-thomas-sign-s-gerald-alexander/
  3. ^ Devin Thomas exacts revenge on 'Skins - NYPOST.com
  4. ^ http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2010/11/giants_claim_former_redskins_a.html
  5. ^ http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Giants-latest-to-give-Devin-Thomas-a-chance.html
  6. ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/2945/andrews-ross-out-of-fridays-practice
  7. ^ Devin Thomas understands Mike Shanahan's decision to cut him, grateful for second chance with Giants

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5 Steve Weatherford | 8 David Carr | 9 Lawrence Tynes | 10 Eli Manning | 12 Jerrel Jernigan | 15 Devin Thomas | 20 Prince Amukamara | 21 Kenny Phillips | 22 Derrick Martin | 23 Corey Webster | 26 Antrel Rolle | 27 Brandon Jacobs | 28 DJ Ware | 30 Justin Tryon | 31 Aaron Ross | 33 Da'Rel Scott | 34 Deon Grant | 37 Michael Coe | 39 Tyler Sash | 44 Ahmad Bradshaw | 45 Henry Hynoski | 47 Travis Beckum | 51 Zak DeOssie | 53 Greg Jones | 55 Spencer Paysinger | 57 Jacquian Williams | 58 Mark Herzlich | 59 Michael Boley | 62 Mitch Petrus | 63 Jim Cordle | 64 David Baas | 65 Will Beatty | 66 David Diehl | 67 Kareem McKenzie | 71 Dave Tollefson | 72 Osi Umenyiora | 73 Jimmy Kennedy | 76 Chris Snee | 77 Kevin Boothe | 78 Stacy Andrews | 79 James Brewer | 80 Victor Cruz | 82 Mario Manningham | 83 Michael Clayton | 85 Jake Ballard | 86 Bear Pascoe | 88 Hakeem Nicks | 90 Jason Pierre-Paul | 91 Justin Tuck | 94 Mathias Kiwanuka | 95 Rocky Bernard | 97 Linval Joseph | 99 Chris Canty
Reserve lists

13 Ramses Barden (PUP) | 24 Terrell Thomas (IR) | 25 Bruce Johnson (IR) | 52 Clint Sintim (IR) | 54 Jonathan Goff (IR) | 61 Adam Koets (PUP) | 87 Domenik Hixon (IR) | 96 Marvin Austin (IR) | -- Chad Jones (NF-Inj.) | -- Martin Parker (IR) | -- Brian Witherspoon (IR)
Practice squad

19 Dan DePalma | 35 Andre Brown | 48 Christian Hopkins | 49 Antonio Coleman | 60 Selvish Capers | 69 Justin Trattou | 74 Dwayne Hendricks | 98 Adrian Tracy

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Name Thomas, Devin
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Date of birth November 15, 1986
Place of birth Ann Arbor, Michigan
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