Charlie Thomas (American football) explained

Charlie Thomas III
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:31 January 2000
Birth Place:Thomasville, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:216
High School:Thomasville
College:Georgia Tech (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-ACC (2022)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total Tackles
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Fumble Recoveries
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Pass Deflections
Statlabel6:Defensive Touchdowns
Pfr:ThomCh02

Charlie Thomas III (born January 31, 2000) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia Tech, and has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns.

Early life

Thomas grew up in Thomasville, Georgia and attended Thomasville High School. In high school he was named a two-time all-state and all-region team. In Thomas's senior year he recorded 78 tackles and helped lead Thomasville to an undefeated regular season for the first time in 29 years[1] Thomas would decide to commit to play college football at Georgia Tech over as teams such as Auburn and Ole Miss.[2] [3]

College career

Thomas played at Georgia Tech for five years, recording 313 tackles, 37 being for a loss, 10 sacks, four interceptions, five pass deflections, six fumble recoveries, and seven forced fumbles.[4] In 2021 he put up 70 tackles, 10 going for a loss, three sacks, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. For his efforts on the year he was named an All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honorable mention.[5] [6] However Thomas's best season came in 2022 where he put up 112 tackles, 10.5 being for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions, two pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles, For his great performance on the year he was named Third team All-ACC.[7] [8]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Thomas signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[9] [10] [11] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[12] [13] Turner signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on August 1.[15] Turner was released from IR on August 5.[16]

Personal life

Thomas has a degree from Georgia Tech in business administration.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charlie Thomas . Georgia Tech Athletics . 19 June 2018 . 6 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Almeda . David . Thomasville's Charlie Thomas signs with Georgia Tech . Thomasville Times-Enterprise . 20 December 2017 . 6 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Gordon . Drew . Georgia Tech Recruiting: S Charlie Thomas Is Commit #2 . From the Rumble Seat . 5 June 2017 . 6 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Charlie Thomas . Sports Reference . 6 May 2023.
  5. Web site: 2021 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Stats . Sports Reference . 6 May 2023.
  6. Web site: 2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL TEAM . ACC Sports.com . 30 November 2021 . 6 May 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Stats . Sports Reference . 6 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams . Atlantic Coast Conference . 29 November 2022 . 6 May 2023.
  9. Caudell . Jackson . Georgia Tech Linebacker Charlie Thomas Signs With The Cleveland Browns . Sports Illustrated . 6 May 2023.
  10. Web site: Georgia Tech Linebacker Charlie Thomas Signs With The Cleveland Browns . BVM Sports . 30 April 2023 . 6 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Georgia Tech Linebacker Charlie Thomas Signs With The Cleveland Browns . Flipboard . 20 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Browns reduce roster to 53. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2023.
  13. Web site: Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2023.
  14. Web site: Browns sign nine to reserve/futures contracts. ClevelandBrowns.com. January 15, 2024.
  15. Web site: Browns sign LB Caleb Johnson. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 1, 2024.
  16. Web site: Minor NFL Transactions: 8/5/24. August 5, 2024. profootballrumors.com. en.
  17. News: Suguria . Ken . Charlie Thomas looks back on his career and his near transfer . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 20 May 2023.