1. Devin Thomas was born on November 15,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
16 Facts About Devin Thomas
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Devin Thomas played for the Redskins from 2008 to 2010, the Carolina Panthers in 2010, and the New York Giants from 2010 to 2011.
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Devin Thomas was named All-State after rushing and receiving for over 1,000 yards and 23 touchdowns and had seven interceptions all in his senior year.
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Devin Thomas attended Coffeyville Community College, where he redshirted in 2004 and played as a freshman in 2005.
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Under head coach Mark Dantonio, Devin Thomas played well his junior year with 79 catches, a school record, for 1,260 yards, and eight touchdowns.
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Devin Thomas decided to forgo his senior year at Michigan State and declare himself eligibile for the 2008 draft.
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Devin Thomas was selected by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft.
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In 2008, Devin Thomas won the NFL Rookie Madden Bowl, defeating future Bears teammate Matt Forte.
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Devin Thomas was waived by the Redskins on October 9,2010.
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Devin Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on October 11,2010, then waived again on November 23,2010.
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On November 24,2010, Devin Thomas was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.
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On January 22,2012, Devin Thomas made a huge impact in the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers, as he recovered two pivotal fumbles, one of which occurred in overtime to set up the winning score that took the Giants to Super Bowl XLVI.
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On March 28,2012, Devin Thomas signed with the Chicago Bears to a one-year contract.
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Devin Thomas said he would prefer to settle down with his fiancee Porshia and their son Devin Jr.
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On January 17,2013, Devin Thomas came out of his brief retirement and signed a deal with the Detroit Lions.
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Devin Thomas was released by the Lions on August 5,2013.