Stantley Thomas-Oliver

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III (born June 4, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida International.

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III
No. 23 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-04) June 4, 1998
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Charlotte HS
Punta Gorda, Florida
College:FIU
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 221
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2020
Total tackles:4
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Thomas-Oliver began his career at Florida International as a wide receiver and had 36 receptions for 489 yards and a touchdown in two seasons.[1] He became a cornerback prior to his junior year after jokingly covering teammates in practice, making 24 starts over his last two seasons. In his first year at the new position, Thomas-Oliver was a 2018 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. As a senior, he earned second-team All-Conference USA honors after posting eight passes defensed, an interception, 2.0 sacks, and 4.0 tackles for loss.[2] In his career he had 94 career, two interceptions, seven tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.[1]

Professional career

Thomas-Oliver was selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 221st overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[2]

References
  1. Goins, Zach (April 25, 2020). "Get to know seventh-round pick Stantley Thomas-Oliver III". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. Simmons, Myles (April 25, 2020). "Panthers select Stantley Thomas-Oliver III in seventh round". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.


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