Roc Thomas (born September 2, 1995) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Auburn and Jacksonville State.[1]
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| Born: | September 2, 1995 Oxford, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Oxford | ||||||||||||
| College: | Jacksonville State | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||||||||||
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Early life
editThomas attended and played high school football at Oxford High School.[2]
College career
editThomas attended and played college football at Auburn and later transferred to Jacksonville State.[3][4]
Professional career
editMinnesota Vikings
editThomas signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[5] After making the initial 53-man roster, Thomas made his NFL debut in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. In the 38–31 loss, he had a four-yard rush.[6] On November 7, 2018, the Vikings waived Thomas.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.[9] Overall, Thomas finished his rookie season with eight carries for 30 rushing yards to go along with two receptions for 21 receiving yards.[10]
Thomas was suspended the first three games of the 2019 season for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.[11] Days after the suspension announcement, the Vikings waived Thomas on July 22, 2019.[12]
Jacksonville Jaguars
editOn August 4, 2019, Thomas was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was waived/injured six days later and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 26.[14]
Thomas was reinstated from suspension on September 24, 2019.[15]
Calgary Stampeders
editThomas signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 14, 2020.[16]
References
edit- ^ Tomasson, Chris (August 13, 2018). "Vikings RB Roc Thomas makes an impression in preseason debut". Twin Cities. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ Medley, Joe (August 27, 2017). "Roc spins, dazzles in return to national view". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Roc Thomas College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ Sinor, Wesley (May 31, 2016). "Auburn running back Roc Thomas is transferring". AL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings. April 30, 2018. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ "Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams - September 27th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ "Vikings Claim Former Lions RB Ameer Abdullah Off Waivers". Vikings. November 7, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Roc Thomas: Joins Vikings' practice squad". CBS Sports. November 8, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Vikings Announce Reserve / Future Free Agent Signings". Vikings.com. January 2, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Roc Thomas 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Williams, Charean (July 16, 2019). "NFL suspends Roc Thomas three games". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Eric (July 22, 2019). "Vikings Sign Pupungatoa, Release Thomas". Vikings.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (August 4, 2019). "Jaguars signing Roc Thomas". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (August 26, 2019). "Jaguars Waive RB Roc Thomas From IR With Settlement". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Roc Thomas: Gets reinstated". CBSSports.com. September 24, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "Three Players Added to Stamps Roster". Stampeders.com. February 14, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.