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A. J. Thomas
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Thomas with Western Michigan in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-18) September 18, 1999 (age 25)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
College:Western Michigan (2017–2021)
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • UFL champion (2024)
  • All-UFL team (2024)
  • UFL interception leader (2024)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

A. J. Thomas (born September 18, 1999) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Michigan.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m) 		214 lb
(97 kg) 		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.60 s 1.58 s 2.64 s 4.26 s 7.03 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 13 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Chicago Bears

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After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Thomas was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[2] He was released on August 30, during the final roster cuts,[3] and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] Thomas was elevated to the active roster on November 29,[5] and made his NFL debut on December 4 against the Green Bay Packers, recording one tackle while appearing on 13 snaps.[6]

On August 30, 2023, Thomas was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad.[7] He was released on October 29.[8]

Birmingham Stallions

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On February 14, 2024, Thomas signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[9] He was named to the 2024 All-UFL team on June 5, 2024.[10] His contract was terminated on August 1, 2024.[11]

New England Patriots

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On August 2, 2024, Thomas signed with the New England Patriots.[12] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13][14] He was released on September 16.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "A.J. Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign six undrafted rookies". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Wiltfong Jr., Lester (August 28, 2022). "Chicago Bears cut-down tracker". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  4. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place 14 on practice squad". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Mayer, Larry (November 29, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears place Mooney, Jackson on IR, sign Thomas to active roster". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  6. ^ "A. J. Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  7. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears claim Kareem, Johnson off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
  8. ^ "Jaquan Brisker downgraded to out for Sunday night game vs. Chargers". ChicagoBears.com. October 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Wednesday February 14, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "UFL Announces Inaugural All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  11. ^ @UFL_PR (August 1, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved August 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Thomas, Oliver (August 2, 2024). "Patriots add All-UFL selection A.J. Thomas to safety depth chart amid series of roster moves". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "Patriots Sign Seven Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "Patriots Sign G Michael Jordan to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. September 16, 2024.
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