Dontarrious Thomas

Dontarrious Dewayne Thomas (born September 2, 1980) is a former American football linebacker who last played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.[1]

Dontarrious Thomas
No. 54, 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1980-09-02) September 2, 1980
Perry, Georgia
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Perry (Perry, Georgia)
College:Auburn
NFL Draft:2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:144
Sacks:1.5
Forced fumbles:1
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Thomas was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, California Redwoods, and San Diego Chargers.

Early years

At Perry High School in Perry, Georgia, Thomas was a three sport standout in football, basketball, and track. In football, he was a Class 2-A-All-State selection, and as a senior, had 6 interceptions, returned an interception for a touchdown, had 78 tackles (50 solo tackles, 28 assisted), and rushed for 278 yards on only 14 carries (19.9 yd. per rush avg.).

Professional career

First stint with Vikings

Thomas was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (48th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played four seasons with the Vikings, appearing in 59 games (10 starts) and recording 143 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.

San Francisco 49ers

Thomas was originally signed No. 51 upon signing with the 49ers in 2008. When linebacker Brandon Moore was released in August, Thomas switched to Moore's #56 while the newly signed Takeo Spikes took 51.

However, on August 31, 2008, Thomas was released by the 49ers to make room for linebacker Ahmad Brooks.

Second stint with Vikings

Thomas was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on October 13, 2008 when offensive tackle Drew Radovich was placed on injured reserve. Thomas appeared in four games for the Vikings that season, recording one assisted tackle.

California Redwoods

Thomas signed with the California Redwoods of the United Football League in 2009 and recorded 35 tackles.

San Diego Chargers

Thomas was signed by the San Diego Chargers on January 5, 2010 after linebacker James Holt was placed on injured reserve. [2]

NFL statistics
YearTeamGPCOMBTOTALASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNGTDPD
2004MIN165942170.5110000000
2005MIN144835130.0000000002
2006MIN163120111.0000000000
2007MIN135500.0000000000
2008MIN41010.0010000000
Career63144102421.5120000002

[3]

Key

  • GP: games played
  • COMB: combined tackles
  • TOTAL: total tackles
  • AST: assisted tackles
  • SACK: sacks
  • FF: forced fumbles
  • FR: fumble recoveries
  • FR YDS: fumble return yards
  • INT: interceptions
  • IR YDS: interception return yards
  • AVG IR: average interception return
  • LNG: longest interception return
  • TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
  • PD: passes defensed

References
  1. http://football.about.com/cs/nfldrafthistory/a/2004draftresul2.htm
  2. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2791/player?r=1
  3. "Dontarrious Thomas Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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