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For the NFL cornerback, see Cam Thomas (cornerback).
Cam Thomas
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Thomas in the 2015 NFL postseason.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Nose Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-12-12) December 12, 1986 (age 37)
Eagle Springs, North Carolina
Career information
College:North Carolina
NFL draft:2010 / round: 5 / pick: 146
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014
Tackles:88
Sacks:6.5
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Cameron Jamel Thomas (born December 12, 1986) is an American football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Thomas was considered one of the top nose tackle prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft.[1]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m) 		330 lb
(150 kg) 		5.29 s 1.73 s 2.99 s 4.78 s 7.68 s 29 in
(0.74 m)		 8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)		 31 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

San Diego Chargers

Thomas was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. During his rookie season in 2010, Thomas played 6 games and has 2 sacks on 7 tackles. In 2011, he played all 16 games with 2 starts making 19 tackles with 4 sacks. In 2012, he played 16 games with 21 tackles. In 2013, he played 16 games with 26 tackles and an interception. He became a free agent after the 2013 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Thomas signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 14, 2014.[3] During his first season with Pittsburgh in 2014, he played 16 games with 19 tackles and half a sack.

References

  1. ^ NFL Draft Scout
  2. ^ http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=75016&draftyear=2010&genpos=DT
  3. ^ Thomas signed for depth along DL

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