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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Thomas attended and played [[high school football]] for [[Plymouth- |
Thomas attended and played [[high school football]] for [[Plymouth-Canton Educational Park|Canton High School]] in [[Canton, Michigan]]. As a senior he played WR, RB and CB, for Division 1 (Class A) [[Plymouth-Canton Educational Park|Canton High School]]. He was named All-State after rushing and receiving for over 1,000 yards and 23 touchdowns and also had seven interceptions all in his senior year. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Washington Redskins=== |
===Washington Redskins=== |
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Thomas was drafted by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the second round (34th overall) of the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. On July 18, he agreed to a four-year |
Thomas was drafted by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the second round (34th overall) of the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. On July 18, he agreed to a four-year 4.8 million contract that included roughly $2.7 million in guaranteed money. Thomas is represented by [[Drew Rosenhaus]]. In 2008, Thomas won the NFL Rookie's [[Madden Bowl]]. |
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Thomas was sidelined much of his rookie preseason due to a |
Thomas was sidelined much of his rookie preseason due to a hamstring injury which occurred during training camp. He missed the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame Game]] game against the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on August 3 as well as the game against the [[Buffalo Bills]] on August 9. Thomas made his NFL rookie preseason debut against the [[New York Jets]] on August 16. He has seen little playing time on the offense during the regular season, but has been used a good deal on special teams, mainly on kickoffs. He posted his highest career receiving yards in a game on week 5 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], catching two receptions for 28 yards, with his longest being 16.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=11268</ref> He scored his first career touchdown on November 30, 2008, on a 29 yard run against the New York Giants. He scored his first career receiving touchdown on October 26, 2009 on a 2 yard throw from [[Jason Campbell]] against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. Thomas had his first 100 yard receiving game on December 6, 2009 against the New Orleans Saints, this was also his first two touchdown game in the NFL. |
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Thomas was waived by the Redskins on |
Thomas was waived by the Redskins on October 9, 2010. |
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===Carolina Panthers=== |
===Carolina Panthers=== |
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On October |
On October 11, 2010, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the [[Carolina Panthers]]. |
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On November |
On November 23, 2010, Thomas was cut by the [[Carolina Panthers]]. |
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==Music Video== |
==Music Video== |
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Devin Thomas (born November 15, 1986 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is an American football wide receiver free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.
Early years
Thomas attended and played high school football for Canton High School in Canton, Michigan. As a senior he played WR, RB and CB, for Division 1 (Class A) Canton High School. He was named All-State after rushing and receiving for over 1,000 yards and 23 touchdowns and also had seven interceptions all in his senior year.
College career
Thomas attended Coffeyville Community College, where he redshirted in 2004 and played as a freshman in 2005. As a sophomore at Michigan State he had only six catches. Under head coach Mark Dantonio, Thomas played well his junior year with 79 catches, a school record, for 1,260 yards, and eight touchdowns. Thomas decided to forgo his senior year at Michigan State and declare himself eligibile for the 2008 draft.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Thomas was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round (34th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. On July 18, he agreed to a four-year 4.8 million contract that included roughly $2.7 million in guaranteed money. Thomas is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. In 2008, Thomas won the NFL Rookie's Madden Bowl.
Thomas was sidelined much of his rookie preseason due to a hamstring injury which occurred during training camp. He missed the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 3 as well as the game against the Buffalo Bills on August 9. Thomas made his NFL rookie preseason debut against the New York Jets on August 16. He has seen little playing time on the offense during the regular season, but has been used a good deal on special teams, mainly on kickoffs. He posted his highest career receiving yards in a game on week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles, catching two receptions for 28 yards, with his longest being 16.[1] He scored his first career touchdown on November 30, 2008, on a 29 yard run against the New York Giants. He scored his first career receiving touchdown on October 26, 2009 on a 2 yard throw from Jason Campbell against the Philadelphia Eagles. Thomas had his first 100 yard receiving game on December 6, 2009 against the New Orleans Saints, this was also his first two touchdown game in the NFL.
Thomas was waived by the Redskins on October 9, 2010.
Carolina Panthers
On October 11, 2010, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.
On November 23, 2010, Thomas was cut by the Carolina Panthers.
Music Video
Bittersweet (2010)
Thomas appeared in Fantasia Barrino's music video, "Bittersweet" (Fantasia song). In the video, he was her love interest. On Barrino's reality series, Fantasia For Real, it was shown that he was interested in starting a relationship with her, however she was still hooked on someone else.