Roc Thomas Explained

Roc Thomas
Number:32
Position:Running back
Birth Date:2 September 1995
Birth Place:Oxford, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11.5
Weight Lbs:203
High School:Oxford
College:Jacksonville State
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:8
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:30
Statlabel3:Receptions
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Receiving yards
Statvalue4:21
Statlabel5:Return yards
Statvalue5:20
Pfr:ThomRo05

Roc Thomas (born September 2, 1995) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Auburn and Jacksonville State.[1]

Early life

Thomas attended and played high school football at Oxford High School.[2]

College career

Thomas attended and played college football at Auburn and later transferred to Jacksonville State.[3] [4]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Thomas signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[5] After making the initial 53-man roster, Thomas made his NFL debut in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. In the 38–31 loss, he had a four-yard rush.[6] On November 7, 2018, the Vikings waived Thomas.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.[9] Overall, Thomas finished his rookie season with eight carries for 30 rushing yards to go along with two receptions for 21 receiving yards.[10]

Thomas was suspended the first three games of the 2019 season for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.[11] Days after the suspension announcement, the Vikings waived Thomas on July 22, 2019.[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 4, 2019, Thomas was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was waived/injured six days later and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 26.[14]

Thomas was reinstated from suspension on September 24, 2019.[15]

Calgary Stampeders

Thomas signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 14, 2020.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tomasson . Chris . August 13, 2018 . Vikings RB Roc Thomas makes an impression in preseason debut . October 10, 2018 . Twin Cities . en-US.
  2. Web site: Medley . Joe . August 27, 2017 . Roc spins, dazzles in return to national view . December 3, 2018 . The Montgomery Advertiser . en.
  3. Web site: Roc Thomas College Stats . December 3, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Sinor . Wesley . May 31, 2016 . Auburn running back Roc Thomas is transferring . December 3, 2018 . AL.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: April 30, 2018 . Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142914/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Agree-to-Terms-with-Undrafted-Free-Agents/819c5c96-25d7-4e07-b13a-64eb815ea095 . June 12, 2018 . October 18, 2018 . Vikings.
  6. Web site: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams - September 27th, 2018 . October 10, 2018 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: November 7, 2018 . Vikings Claim Former Lions RB Ameer Abdullah Off Waivers . March 14, 2019 . Vikings.
  8. News: November 8, 2018 . Roc Thomas: Joins Vikings' practice squad . November 8, 2018 . CBS Sports.
  9. Web site: January 2, 2019 . Vikings Announce Reserve / Future Free Agent Signings . March 14, 2019 . Vikings.com.
  10. Web site: Roc Thomas 2018 Game Log . March 14, 2019 . Pro Football Reference . en.
  11. Web site: Williams . Charean . July 16, 2019 . NFL suspends Roc Thomas three games . November 6, 2023 . NBC Sports . en-US.
  12. Web site: Smith . Eric . July 22, 2019 . Vikings Sign Pupungatoa, Release Thomas . November 6, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  13. Web site: Alper . Josh . August 4, 2019 . Jaguars signing Roc Thomas . November 6, 2023 . NBC Sports . en-US.
  14. Web site: Bouda . Nate . 2019-08-26 . Jaguars Waive RB Roc Thomas From IR With Settlement . 2024-05-15 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
  15. News: September 24, 2019 . Roc Thomas: Gets reinstated . CBSSports.com . November 4, 2019.
  16. News: February 14, 2020 . Three Players Added to Stamps Roster . Stampeders.com . February 20, 2020.

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