Kevin Thomas (cornerback, born 1978)
Marvin Kevin Thomas (born July 28, 1978) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UNLV.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | July 28, 1978 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Sacramento (CA) Foothill | ||||||||
| College: | UNLV | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2002 / round: 6 / pick: 176 | ||||||||
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Early life
editThomas played high school football at Foothill High School in Sacramento, California. He was a standout two-year letterwinner as DB and wide receiver in high school. Recorded five interceptions as senior and three as junior. Named first-team all-conference as senior as well as being the team?s defensive MVP . Tabbed second-team All-Metro as a DB. A top return man who had four punt returns for scores in 1996 . Helped Mustangs to a 12–1 record . Also a two-time all-league small forward on basketball team. In 2015 he was Inducted to Foothill High School Hall of Fame for basketball and football.
College careee
editThomas played college football at UNLV. Named 2001 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year after establishing school records with seven interceptions and three returned for TDs. In 1999, intercepted five passes and set school record with 24 pass breakups. Known mostly for his role in the greatest play in school history. Scooped up a fumble in his own end zone and returned it 100 yards to beat Baylor 27–24 on the final play of a 1999 game. Thomas started in 46 consecutive games for the Rebels and amassed 14 interceptions, second only to Marlon Beaver's 17 picks. He was a three time MWC first-team selection as well as the conference's defensive player of the year his senior season. His 68 pass breakups easily tops the NCAA career record. Inducted into UNLV's Hall of Fame in 2012. Nevada.[1]
Professional career
editThomas was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 6th round (176th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Kevin Thomas NFL Football Stats. Pro Football Reference. Accessed March 4, 2012.
- ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Scouting Report. Scout.com. Accessed March 4, 2012.
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