Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Stantley Thomas-Oliver III (born June 4, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida International.
| No. 23 – Carolina Panthers | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | June 4, 1998 | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Charlotte HS Punta Gorda, Florida | ||
| College: | FIU | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 221 | ||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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College career
Thomas-Oliver began his career at Florida International as a wide receiver and had 36 receptions for 489 yards and a touchdown in two seasons.[1] He became a cornerback prior to his junior year after jokingly covering teammates in practice, making 24 starts over his last two seasons. In his first year at the new position, Thomas-Oliver was a 2018 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. As a senior, he earned second-team All-Conference USA honors after posting eight passes defensed, an interception, 2.0 sacks, and 4.0 tackles for loss.[2] In his career he had 94 career, two interceptions, seven tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.[1]
Professional career
Thomas-Oliver was selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 221st overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.[2]
References
- Goins, Zach (April 25, 2020). "Get to know seventh-round pick Stantley Thomas-Oliver III". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- Simmons, Myles (April 25, 2020). "Panthers select Stantley Thomas-Oliver III in seventh round". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.