Brayden Thomas (born March 20, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the University of Mary, Minnesota State, and North Dakota State.
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| Born: | March 20, 1998 Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Bismarck | ||||
| College: | Mary (2016) Minnesota State (2017–2019) North Dakota State (2020–2021) | ||||
| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||||
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Early life
editThomas grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and attended Bismarck High School.[1]
College career
editThomas began his college football career at the University of Mary. He played one season for the Marauders before transferring to Minnesota State-Mankato.[2] Thomas was named second team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) as a junior after he recorded 21 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. His senior was canceled due to COVID-19.[3] After his senior season, Thomas transferred to North Dakota State (NDSU) as a graduate transfer.[4] He decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to NDSU for a sixth season. In the final season of his college career, Thomas had nine sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss and was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference.[5]
Professional career
editLos Angeles Rams
editThomas was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2022, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[7][8] Thomas was elevated to the active roster in December 2022, for the team's Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos and made his NFL debut in the game.[9] He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023,[10] and was waived by the Rams on March 10, 2023.[11]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
editOn September 12, 2023, Thomas signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[12] He was released on April 25, 2024.[13]
References
edit- ^ Jachim, Nick (April 30, 2022). "Bismarck native Brayden Thomas signed by the Los Angeles Rams". KXNet.com. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Bison Game Day: Bison DE Brayden Thomas continues to ascend levels of football". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. December 17, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Thomas is latest Mavericks' player to explore transfer". Mankato Free Press. October 6, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Bison land defensive end transfer from Minnesota State Mankato". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. December 18, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2022.<
- ^ "Former Bison defensive end Brayden Thomas will do what it takes to get NFL shot". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. March 31, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Former MSU DE signs with Rams". Mankato Free Press. April 30, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ Selvig, Dave (August 30, 2022). "BHS product Thomas cut by Rams". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Former NDSU TE Babicz, DE Thomas added to NFL practice squads with another 11 former Bison on 53-man rosterst". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. August 31, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ DaSilva, Cameron (December 24, 2022). "Rams make 4 roster moves before Sunday's game vs. Broncos". The Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ @RamsNFL (January 9, 2023). "LA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Future Contracts TE Roger Carter, DB T.J. Carter, DE T.J. Carter, DB Richard LeCounte, T Max Pircher, WR Jaquarii Roberson, WR Jerreth Sterns, DE Brayden Thomas, DE Zach VanValkenburg" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Williams, Charean. "Rams officially release Leonard Floyd, seven others". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "Riders Add Four American Players". Saskatchewan Roughriders. September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Brayden Thomas". Footballdb.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.