Cam Thomas (cornerback) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | May 5, 1991 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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| High school: | Milford Academy |
| College: | Western Kentucky |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
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Cam Thomas was born on May 5, 1991. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback, a position in football.
Cam Thomas played college football for Western Kentucky University. After college, he joined the Buffalo Bills in 2015.
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College Football Journey
Cam Thomas played college football at Western Kentucky University. He was part of their team from 2010 to 2014. Playing college football helps young athletes get ready for professional leagues. It's a big step for many players.
Playing Pro Football
After college, Cam Thomas hoped to join a team in the NFL. The NFL is the top professional football league in the United States.
Joining the Buffalo Bills
In 2015, Cam Thomas was not chosen during the main NFL Draft. The draft is where teams pick new players. But teams can also sign players who were not drafted. These players are called "undrafted free agents." The Buffalo Bills signed Cam Thomas as one of these players.
Time with the Bills
Cam Thomas spent the 2015 season with the Buffalo Bills. Sometimes, players get placed on a "Physically Unable to Perform" (PUP) list. This means they are recovering from an injury and cannot play. Cam Thomas was on the PUP list for the entire 2015 season.
On April 18, 2016, the Bills decided to release Cam Thomas from their team. This is a common part of professional sports. Teams often make changes to their roster.
