Marcus Thomas (defensive tackle)

For other people with the same name, see Marcus Thomas (disambiguation).

Marcus Thomas

Thomas with the Denver Broncos in 2009
No. 79
Position:	Nose tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1985-09-23) September 23, 1985 Yokosuka, Japan
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin
College:	Florida
NFL draft:	2007 / round: 4 / pick: 121
Career history
Denver Broncos (2007–2011) New York Giants (2012)* Toronto Argonauts (2013–2014)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
BCS national champion (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 147 Sacks: 1.0 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 1 Interceptions: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcus Thomas (born September 23, 1985) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. Thomas played college football for the University of Florida.

Early life

Thomas was born in Yokosuka, Japan. He attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was an all-state high school football player for the Mandarin Mustangs.

College career

Thomas accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2003 to 2006. In November 2006, he was kicked off the team for violating the terms of his reinstatement from a drug-related suspension. He missed curfew, went on an unapproved out of town trip, and skipped a mandatory drug counseling session. Thomas was an anthropology major.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Thomas was picked in the fourth round with the 121st overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. On July 11, Thomas signed a 4-year contract with the club worth a reported $3 million.

New York Giants

On August 16, 2012, Thomas signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants. On August 31, 2012, Thomas was released by the New York Giants.

Toronto Argonauts

On October 16, 2013, Thomas was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League to a practice roster agreement. He dressed in two games, both starts, in 2013. The next season, he dressed in three games, starting one. On February 10, 2015, Thomas became a free agent.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	DEN	16	5	20	14	6	0.0	0	1	-2	0	-2	1	1	1	0	0
2008	DEN	16	16	34	23	11	0.0	0	1	11	0	11	1	0	0	0	0
2009	DEN	16	0	15	9	6	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	DEN	16	2	35	29	6	1.0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2011	DEN	12	11	43	29	14	0.0	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		76	34	147	104	43	1.0	9	2	9	0	11	4	1	1	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2011	DEN	2	2	5	3	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
		2	2	5	3	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0

See also

• List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft

External links

• Toronto Argonauts profile
• Marcus Thomas – Florida Gators player profile