Thomas Tapeh was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round in the 2004 NFL draft.
12 Facts About Thomas Tapeh
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Thomas Tapeh is the only player to score a touchdown in the Metrodome as a high schooler, as a collegiate athlete, and as a professional athlete in the NFL.
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Thomas Tapeh is a devout Christian, with his faith stemming from a Christian woman who stopped his mother from having an abortion.
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Thomas Tapeh is active in his church as a mentor and volunteer, and has spoken publicly about his faith.
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Thomas Tapeh was selected by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft.
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In week 14, Thomas Tapeh suffered a hip injury which caused him to miss the rest of 2004 and all of 2005.
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Thomas Tapeh returned from injury in 2006, and won the starting full back job from Josh Parry in training camp.
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Thomas Tapeh played in all 16 regular season games for the Eagles, as well as their two playoff games that season.
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In 2007, Thomas Tapeh again played full back in all 16 games for the Eagles, despite battling a knee injury.
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Statistically, Brian Westbrook's best two seasons in rushing yards, receiving yards, yards-per-carry, yards-per-reception and total touchdowns were both seasons Thomas Tapeh started at full back.
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On 29 February 2008, Thomas Tapeh signed a five-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
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Thomas Tapeh took over as head coach of the Woodrow Wilson High School football team in 2012.