Background
Thomas was born in Bakersfield, California.
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Education
He attended Bakersfield High School, and played high school football for the Bakersfield Drillers. Thomas attended California State University, Fresno, where he played for the Fresno State Bulldogs football team from 2008 to 2012.
Career
He played college football at Fresno State, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. As a senior in 2012, he was named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Columbia Broadcasting System Sports. He became the first unanimous All-American in Fresno State history when he was named to the Associated Press All-America team
2013 NFL Combine
Washington Redskins
Thomas was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round, with the 119th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
He officially signed a four-year contract with the team on May 17, 2013. In the first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, he suffered a left foot injury, which was originally diagnosed as a sprain.
On August 13, it was announced that Thomas would miss the entire 2013 season and be placed on injured reserve due to a torn Lisfranc ligament. Battling hamstring and foot injuries in the preseason, the Redskins waived him on August 30, 2014 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2014 season.
After clearing waivers, he was signed to the team"s practice squad the following day.
He was promoted to the active roster on November 1, 2014. He was waived on August 5, 2015. Miami Dolphins
Thomas signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 10, 2015.
Buffalo Bills
On December 30, 2015, the Buffalo Bills signed Thomas to their practice squad.
On January 4, 2016, he signed a futures contract with the Bills.
