Ambry Thomas
American football player (born 1999)
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Ambry Thomas (born September 9, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Thomas with the Michigan Wolverines in 2018 | |||||||||||||
| No. 38 – Philadelphia Eagles | |||||||||||||
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Born | September 9, 1999 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||
| High school | Martin Luther King (Detroit) | ||||||||||||
| College | Michigan (2017–2020) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2021: 3rd round, 102nd overall pick | ||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2025 | |||||||||||||
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Early life
Thomas attended Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan. He played wide receiver and cornerback. Thomas played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[1] He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football.[2][3]
College career
Thomas spent his first two years at Michigan in 2017 and 2018 as a backup, recording 16 tackles and one interception during the two years. Prior to the 2019 season he spent a month in the hospital after being diagnosed with colitis.[4] After believing he'd have to sit out the year due to the condition, Thomas returned and he became a starter for the first time.[5] He started all 13 games and had 38 tackles and three interceptions that season. Thomas opted out of the 2020 season and entered the 2021 NFL draft.[6][7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 11+7⁄8 in (1.83 m) | 191 lb (87 kg) | 32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) | 8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m) | 4.40 s | 1.58 s | 2.57 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | 15 reps | |||
| All values from Pro Day[8][9] | ||||||||||||
San Francisco 49ers
Thomas was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (102nd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[10] He signed his four-year rookie contract with San Francisco on July 26, 2021.[11] On January 9, 2022, Thomas recorded his first career interception, picking off Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the last game of the regular season in overtime with the 49ers leading 27–24. The road victory sent the 49ers to the 2021–22 NFL playoffs.[12]
In 2022, Thomas struggled during preseason training camp and was in danger of missing the final 53-man roster due to injury and the rise to prominence of rookie cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Samuel Womack.[13] Though he did make the final roster,[14] Thomas played just 47 defensive snaps over the course of the season and did not participate in the playoffs due to an ankle injury.[15][16]
In 2023, Thomas recorded his first career forced fumble and fumble recovery during a Week 10 34–3 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.[17] Two weeks later against the Seattle Seahawks, Thomas recorded his second career interception in the 31–13 road victory.[18]
Thomas was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2024.[19] He was released on December 17.[20]
Indianapolis Colts
On December 18, 2024, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts,[21] but was released the next day after failing his physical.[22]
Minnesota Vikings
On December 24, 2024, Thomas was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2025.[24]
On August 26, 2025, Thomas was released by the Vikings as part of final roster cuts.[25]
Philadelphia Eagles
On August 29, 2025, Thomas was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[26] He was released by the Eagles on January 6, 2026. Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with Philadelphia on January 20.[27]
NFL career statistics
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| Bold | Career high |
