Tyler Thomas facts for kids
| Cedar Rapids Titans | |
| Born: | September 28, 1990 Jackson, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Bacone |
| High school | Jackson (MI) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2014 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2015 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2018–present | Cedar Rapids Titans |
Tyler Thomas was born on September 28, 1990. He is an American football player who plays as a running back. He currently plays for the Cedar Rapids Titans in the Indoor Football League (IFL).
Before playing professionally, Tyler Thomas played college football at Bacone College. He also went to Jackson High School in Jackson, Michigan. He has also played for teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL), like the Edmonton Eskimos and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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College Football Career
Tyler Thomas played for the Bacone Warriors in college. In his final season, he ran the ball 133 times for 822 yards. He also scored eight touchdowns by running.
He caught the ball 15 times for 134 yards and scored one touchdown. He also returned 12 kickoffs for 478 yards and scored another touchdown.
Because of his great performance, he was named Bacone's Offensive Most Valuable Player in 2012. He was also named the Offensive Player of the Year in the Central States Football League.
Professional Football Career
Playing for the Edmonton Eskimos
Tyler Thomas started his professional career by signing with the Edmonton Eskimos. He joined the team on May 5, 2014. He played with them for about a year before being released on March 16, 2015.
Playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
After leaving the Eskimos, Thomas joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was added to their practice team on August 5, 2015. A practice team allows players to train with the main team. He was with them for a short time and was released on September 4, 2015.
Playing for the Cedar Rapids Titans
On September 27, 2017, Tyler Thomas signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans. This team plays in the Indoor Football League. He has been playing for them since 2018.
