Jaylon Thomas (born March 31, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at SMU.
| Houston Texans | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 31, 2000 Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 311 lb (141 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Coronado (Lubbock, Texas) |
| College: | SMU (2018–2022) |
| Undrafted: | 2023 |
| Career history | |
| |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Injured reserve |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editThomas grew up in Lubbock, Texas and attended Coronado High School where he lettered in football and basketball. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at SMU over offers from Texas Tech, Stephen F. Austin and Tulsa.[1][2]
College career
editDuring Thomas's true freshman season in 2018, he played in seven games and started six of them at right tackle. During the 2019 season, he played in and started all 13 games at left tackle. He finished the season with a tackle and a solo tackle and he was named in the All-AAC second team[3] and the Phil Steele Preseason AAC for the third-team offense.[4] During the 2020 season, he played in and started all nine games at left tackle. By the end of the season, he was named in the All-AAC second team, the Dave Campbell's All-Texas College Second Team,[5] the Outland Trophy Watch List.[6] During the 2021 season, he played in all 12 games and started nine of them. By the end of the season, he was named on the Outland Trophy Watch List,[7] an East-West Shrine Bowl Invite,[8] the Reese's Senior Bowl Watchlist, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board and the College Gridiron Showcase Watchlist. During the 2022 season, he played in 12 games and started 11 of them in all five offensive line positions. By the end of the season he was named an All-AAC Honorable Mention, the Senior Bowl Watchlist, the PFF All-AAC First Team and the Phil Steele All-AAC Fourth Team.[9]
Professional career
edit| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m) |
304 lb (138 kg) |
31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.95 s | 1.71 s | 2.82 s | 4.89 s | 7.99 s | 31 in (0.79 m) |
9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[10] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
editOn May 18, 2023, Thomas was signed to the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft.[11] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[12]
New York Giants
editOn August 31, 2023, Thomas was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[13] On September 21, 2023, he was elevated from the practice squad.[14] Thomas was released from the Giants practice squad on October 31.[15]
Houston Texans
editOn November 14, 2023, Thomas was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[17]
Thomas was waived with an injury designation on August 3, 2024.[18] He reverted to the team's injured reserve list after going unclaimed.
References
edit- ^ "Jaylon Thomas, Coronado, Offensive Tackle". 247sports.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylon Thomas - Football Recruiting". ESPN. February 7, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Serpico, Joe (December 4, 2019). "AAC announces All-Conference teams, individual award winners". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Mellor, Cam (December 3, 2019). "College Football: 2019 PFF All-AAC Team". PFF. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Texas Football announces 2020 All-Texas College Teams". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. December 22, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Mayer, Phil (July 21, 2020). "Coronado alumnus Jaylon Thomas makes Outland Trophy watch list". KLBK. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Named To Outland Trophy Watch List". SMU Mustangs. July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkinson, Oliver (December 12, 2021). "East-West Shrine Bowl Invites 2022: Accepted invitations for the college football all-star game". Pro Football Network. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylon Thomas". SMU Mustangs.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jaylon Thomas College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ "Ravens Sign Undrafted Offensive Tackle Jaylon Thomas". Baltimore Ravens. May 18, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Ravens trim roster to 53. Here's a look at those who made the team". CBS News. August 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Traina, Patricia (August 31, 2023). "New York Giants Finalize Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Benton, Dan (September 21, 2023). "New York Giants elevate OL Jaylon Thomas from practice squad". Giants Wire. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (October 31, 2023). "Giants sign Matt Barkley to practice squad, Tommy DeVito to active roster". New York Giants. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-14-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-22-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. January 22, 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Cole (August 3, 2024). "Texans sign veteran offensive lineman Cameron Erving". Texans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 30, 2024.