Roc Thomas

Roc Thomas (born September 2, 1995) is an American football running back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Auburn and Jacksonville State.[1]

Roc Thomas
Calgary Stampeders
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-02) September 2, 1995
Oxford, Alabama
Height:5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Oxford
College:Jacksonville State
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
  • USA Today High School All-American (2013)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2018
Rushing attempts:8
Rushing yards:30
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:21
Return yards:20
Total touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Thomas attended and played high school football at Oxford High School.[2]

College career

Thomas attended and played college football at Auburn and later transferred to Jacksonville State.[3][4]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Thomas signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[5] After making the initial 53-man roster, Thomas made his NFL debut in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. In the 38–31 loss, he had a four-yard rush.[6] On November 7, 2018, the Vikings waived Thomas.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.[9] Overall, Thomas finished his rookie season with eight carries for 30 rushing yards to go along with two receptions for 21 receiving yards.[10]

Thomas was suspended the first three games of the 2019 season for three games for violation of the league’s substance abuse policy.[11] Days after the suspension announcement, the Vikings waived Thomas on July 22, 2019.[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 4, 2019, Thomas was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was waived/injured six days later and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 26.

Thomas was reinstated from suspension on September 24, 2019.[14]

Calgary Stampeders

Thomas signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 14, 2020.[15]

References
  1. Tomasson, Chris (August 13, 2018). "Vikings RB Roc Thomas makes an impression in preseason debut". Twin Cities. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  2. Medley, Joe. "Roc spins, dazzles in return to national view". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  3. "Roc Thomas College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  4. Sinor, Wesley. "Auburn running back Roc Thomas is transferring". AL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  5. Vikings PR (April 30, 2018). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  6. "Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams - September 27th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  7. Vikings PR (November 7, 2018). "Vikings Claim Former Lions RB Ameer Abdullah Off Waivers". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 14, 2019.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  8. RotoWire Staff (November 8, 2018). "Roc Thomas: Joins Vikings' practice squad". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2018.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  9. "Vikings Announce Reserve / Future Free Agent Signings". Vikings.com. January 2, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  10. "Roc Thomas 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  11. Williams, Charean (July 16, 2019). "NFL suspends Roc Thomas three games". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  12. "Vikings Sign Pupungatoa, Release Thomas". Vikings.com. July 22, 2019.
  13. Alper, Josh (August 4, 2019). "Jaguars signing Roc Thomas". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  14. "Roc Thomas: Gets reinstated". CBSSports.com. September 24, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  15. "Three Players Added to Stamps Roster". Stampeders.com. February 14, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
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