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American football player (born 1995)

American football player
Roc Thomas
No. 32
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-02) September 2, 1995 (age 29)
Oxford, Alabama, U.S.
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
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:8
Rushing yards:30
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:21
Return yards:20
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Roc Thomas (born September 2, 1995) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Auburn and Jacksonville State.

Early life

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

College career

Thomas attended and played college football at Auburn and later transferred to Jacksonville State.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Thomas signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. 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. On November 7, 2018, the Vikings waived Thomas. He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019. Overall, Thomas finished his rookie season with eight carries for 30 rushing yards to go along with two receptions for 21 receiving yards.

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

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. He was waived with an injury settlement on August 26.

Thomas was reinstated from suspension on September 24, 2019.

Calgary Stampeders

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

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 (August 27, 2017). "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 (May 31, 2016). "Auburn running back Roc Thomas is transferring". AL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  5. "Vikings Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings. April 30, 2018. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  6. "Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams - September 27th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  7. "Vikings Claim Former Lions RB Ameer Abdullah Off Waivers". Vikings. November 7, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  8. "Roc Thomas: Joins Vikings' practice squad". CBS Sports. November 8, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  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. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  11. Williams, Charean (July 16, 2019). "NFL suspends Roc Thomas three games". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  12. Smith, Eric (July 22, 2019). "Vikings Sign Pupungatoa, Release Thomas". Vikings.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  13. Alper, Josh (August 4, 2019). "Jaguars signing Roc Thomas". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  14. Bouda, Nate (August 26, 2019). "Jaguars Waive RB Roc Thomas From IR With Settlement". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  15. "Roc Thomas: Gets reinstated". CBSSports.com. September 24, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  16. "Three Players Added to Stamps Roster". Stampeders.com. February 14, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.

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