1. Adalius Donquail Thomas is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for ten seasons in the National Football League.
25 Facts About Adalius Thomas
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Adalius Thomas played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
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Adalius Thomas was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft, and played for the NFL's New England Patriots.
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Adalius Thomas attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a star defensive end for coach Jeff Bower's Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team.
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Adalius Thomas led one of the top defenses in college football, notching Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year honors his junior and senior years.
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Adalius Thomas was named a first-team All-American and tied for Defensive Player of the Year.
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Adalius Thomas earned third-team All-American and Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior, in addition to being named the MVP of the 1999 Liberty Bowl.
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Adalius Thomas was named as a finalist for the Conerly Trophy.
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Adalius Thomas was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round in the 2000 NFL draft.
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Adalius Thomas was inactive for 12 games in his rookie season, but played in all 16 games in the 2001 season, starting two at defensive end.
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In 2003, Adalius Thomas was recognized for his special teams play and was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
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In 2004, Adalius Thomas started all 16 games for the first time in his career.
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In 2005, with Boulware relegated to situational pass-rush duty, Adalius Thomas was named the starting outside linebacker, where he accumulated 84 total tackles and 9 sacks.
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Adalius Thomas saw limited time at cornerback during that season.
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Adalius Thomas had two interceptions on the year and three forced fumbles; he returned three turnovers for touchdowns, making him the NFL's leader in non-offensive touchdowns that season.
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Adalius Thomas was a first-team All-Pro after setting a career-high with 106 tackles and 11 sacks, as well as notching 1 interception, 1 safety, 7 passes defensed, and 1 fumble recovery returned 57 yards for a touchdown.
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On March 3,2007, Adalius Thomas signed a 5-year contract with the New England Patriots worth $35 million, including $20 million in guaranteed money.
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In that game, Adalius Thomas had a postseason-high two sacks and a forced fumble.
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Adalius Thomas continued to start at outside linebacker for the Patriots in 2008.
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Adalius Thomas led the team with five sacks until suffering a season-ending arm injury in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills.
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In 2009, Adalius Thomas began the season on the active list; however, he was deactivated for the October 18 game against the Tennessee Titans.
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Adalius Thomas was one of four Patriots sent home as a result of being late for a morning meeting on a snowy Wednesday morning prior to the Patriots' Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
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The next day, Adalius Thomas told the press that he called the team saying that he was stuck in traffic but was still sent home upon arriving.
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Adalius Thomas finished the 2009 season with 11 starts in 14 games played, recording 34 tackles and three sacks.
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Adalius Thomas was released by the Patriots on April 26,2010, one day after the 2010 NFL draft.