Edward Thomas (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | September 27, 1974 Thomasville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
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| High school: | Charles Lincoln Harper (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| College: | Georgia Southern (1993–1996) |
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Edward Tervino Thomas (born September 27, 1974) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker, a defensive position, in the National Football League (NFL). Edward played for teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also played college football at Georgia Southern University.
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Edward's Early Life
Edward Tervino Thomas was born in Thomasville, Georgia, on September 27, 1974. He went to Charles Lincoln Harper High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
College Football Career
Edward Thomas was a key player for the Georgia Southern Eagles. He played for four years, from 1993 to 1996. During his junior year, he was recognized for his skills. He earned All-Southern Conference honors. He was also named a second-team GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American. This means he was great at football and in his studies.
Senior Year Success
In his senior year (1996), Edward had an amazing season. He made 130 tackles and 15 sacks. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent with the ball. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. Because of his great performance, he was named a first-team All-American. He also received first-team All-Southern Conference recognition. Edward studied logistics and intermodal transportation at Georgia Southern.
Professional Football Journey
Edward Thomas was not chosen in the 1997 NFL draft. This means he wasn't picked by an NFL team right away. But he still started his professional career.
Playing in Canada
In 1997, Edward joined the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in seven games. He made 18 tackles and had one sack. He also got one interception and three fumble recoveries. He played a few games in 1998. In 1999, he played in 12 games for the Alouettes. He had 24 tackles and two sacks that year.
Joining the NFL
Edward signed with the San Francisco 49ers on June 7, 2000. He played in three games at the start of the 2000 season. He made two tackles. Later, he joined the team's practice squad. He played one more game for the 49ers, making two more tackles.
Time with the Jaguars
Edward then joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in November 2000. He played in three games for them that season. He made four tackles. In 2001, he played in all 16 games for the Jaguars. He even started four games when another player was hurt. During this season, he made 17 solo tackles and seven assisted tackles. He played in four games in 2002 before leaving the team.
Other Teams
In 2004, Edward signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was with them for a short time. In 2005, he joined the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders sent him to NFL Europe to play for the Rhein Fire. He started all ten games for the Fire in 2005. He had 57 tackles and one sack. He also forced two fumbles. After that season, he left the Raiders.
