Dontarrious Dewayne Thomas (born September 2, 1980 in Perry, Georgia) is an American football linebacker for the California Redwoods of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.
At Perry High School in Perry, Georgia, Dontarrious Thomas was a three sport standout in football, basketball, and track. In football, he was a Class 2-A-All-State s...
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Dontarrious Dewayne Thomas (born September 2, 1980 in Perry, Georgia) is an American football linebacker for the California Redwoods of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.
At Perry High School in Perry, Georgia, Dontarrious Thomas was a three sport standout in football, basketball, and track. In football, he was a Class 2-A-All-State selection,and as a senior, had 6 interceptions, returned an interception for a touchdown, had 78 tackles (50 solo tackles, 28 assisted), and rushed for 278 yards on only 14 carries (19.9 yd. per rush avg.).
Thomas was originally signed No. 51 upon signing with the 49ers in 2008. When linebacker Brandon Moore was released in August, Thomas switched to Moore's No. 56 while the newly signed Takeo Spikes took 51.
However, on August 31, 2008, he was cut from the 49ers to make room for Ahmad Brooks from the Cincinnati Bengals.
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