Jemea Thomas
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Fitzgerald, Georgia, U.S.
 Thomas with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in 2013 | |
| No. 35 | |
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| Position | Cornerback / Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 7, 1990 Fitzgerald, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fitzgerald |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| NFL draft | 2014: 6th round, 206th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jemea I. Thomas (born April 7, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
A native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, Thomas attended Fitzgerald High School, where he was named the 2008 AJC Class AA Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior in 2008, he rushed for 518 yards on 59 carries (8.8 yards avg) and seven touchdowns. Defensively, he had 140 tackles with three blocked field goals and four interceptions. Had Jersey retired.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 36th best athlete prospect of his class.[1]
College career
Thomas attended Georgia Tech and played for the Yellow Jackets from 2009 to 2013. As a true freshman, he appeared in all 14 games in a back-up role, recording 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and a pass break-up. In 2010, he was redshirted due to the depth of the safety position.[2] In 2011, Thomas returned to action to play in all 13 games, including two starts. He recorded three interceptions, which led the team, 50 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks. In 2012, he started all 14 games, and ranked second on the team in tackles with 86, and first on the team in interceptions with four. In 2013, he played and started in all 13 games, and led the team in tackles (88) and pass break-ups (8). He also added two interceptions and two forced fumbles.