Kevin Thomas (cornerback b. 1986)
Encyclopedia
Kevin Thomas is an American football
cornerback
for the Indianapolis Colts
, after being selected in the third round of the NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California
.
Western 100, All-CIF
Southern Section first team, All-CIF Division IV and Los Angeles Times
All-Ventura/North Coast pick as a senior defensive back and wide receiver. During his senior year at Rio Mesa he recorded 81 tackles and 5 interceptions on defense and 27 receptions for 430 yards with 5 TDs on offense.
year in 2005, Thomas played in 9 games as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. In his sophomore season in 2006, Thomas was injured but played in 4 games. In his junior season in 2007, Thomas was injured and redshirted. In his redshirt
junior year in 2008, Thomas played in all 13 games. In his redshirt
senior year
in 2009, Thomas started all 13 games and was named Second Team All Pac-10.
with the 94th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft
. Missed the entire 2010 season due to a knee injury.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
for the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
, after being selected in the third round of the NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
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High school career
Thomas's prep career included being named a Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, Rivals 100, Tacoma News TribuneTacoma News Tribune
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Western 100, All-CIF
CIF
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Southern Section first team, All-CIF Division IV and Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
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All-Ventura/North Coast pick as a senior defensive back and wide receiver. During his senior year at Rio Mesa he recorded 81 tackles and 5 interceptions on defense and 27 receptions for 430 yards with 5 TDs on offense.
College career
In his freshmanFreshman
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year in 2005, Thomas played in 9 games as a reserve cornerback and on special teams. In his sophomore season in 2006, Thomas was injured but played in 4 games. In his junior season in 2007, Thomas was injured and redshirted. In his redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
junior year in 2008, Thomas played in all 13 games. In his redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
senior year
Senior Year
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in 2009, Thomas started all 13 games and was named Second Team All Pac-10.
Indianapolis Colts
Thomas was drafted by the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
with the 94th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. Missed the entire 2010 season due to a knee injury.