2000: Played for John Smith at Louisville...played in 11 games in '00...tallied seven tackles, five solo...the Cardinals finished the season 9-3 and captured the C-USA Championship with a 9-2 regular season record ('99)...got four starts as a sophomore at strong safety...recorded 36 tackles in his first season as a defender...career-best 13 tackles in his first start versus Oklahoma ('98)...served as fifth receiver in Cards' five wideout set as a rookie...caught five passes for 63 yards in true rookie season.
High School: Played for Mike Counsel at Piper High School...a first-team All-Broward County choice by the Miami Herald...grabbed 41 catches for 675 yards and 11 touchdowns...earned three letters in football at Piper...honorable mention all-State team most valuable player after his senior season...held a 25-yard kickoff return average breaking one for 98 yards and a score in 1997...caught six passes for 72 yards in the Broward/Dade all-Star Game...nominated to play in the annual Florida/Georgia All-Star Game...lettered twice in basketball averaging 15 points and seven rebounds per outing...two-sport athlete (football and basketball).
Personal: Exercise Science major...son of Andrew and Geraldine Thomas...born May 22, 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, FL...father played football at Bethune-Cookman.