Jemea I. Thomas is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent.
Education
A native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, Thomas attended Fitzgerald, where he was named the 2008 AJC Class Associate of Arts Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior in 2008, he rushed for 518 yards on 59 carries (88 yards avg) and seven touchdowns. Defensively, he had 140 tackles with three blocked field goals and four interceptions.Had Jersey retired.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 36th best athlete prospect of his class.
Career
He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Technology Thomas attended Georgia Technical and played for the Yellow Jackets from 2009 to 2013.
As a true freshman, he appeared in all 14 games in a back-up role, recording 10 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass break-up.
In 2010, he was redshirted due to the depth of the safety position. In 2011, Thomas returned to action to play in all 13 games, including two starts.
He recorded three interceptions, which led the team, 50 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks. In 2012, he started all 14 games, and ranked second on the team in tackles with 86, and first on the team in interceptions with four.
In 2013, he played and started in all 13 games, and led the team in tackles (88) and pass break-ups (8).
He also added two interceptions and two forced fumbles. 2014 NFL Draft He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. New England Patriots On May 18, 2014 the Patriots signed Thomas to a four-year deal.
On August 26, 2014, he was released by the Patriots.
Dallas Cowboys On August 27, 2014, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released by the Dallas Cowboys on September 1, 2014.