McGee to IR….Jamea Thomas up from practice squad

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Jamea Thomas from practice squad

Jemea I. Thomas (born April 7, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the St. Louis Rams. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

Professional career

2014 NFL Draft

He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

On May 18, 2014 the Patriots signed Thomas to a four-year deal. On August 26, 2014, he was released by the Patriots.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 27, 2014, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was released by the Dallas Cowboys on September 1, 2014

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5’9″ 192 LBS

Analysis

Strengths

Has large hands and is strong for his size. Sacrifices his body and supports the run willingly; he likes contact. Takes good angles and understands run-game fits. Quietly confident. Mentally and physically tough. Good short-area zone awareness; reacting to throws in front of him is a strength. Tough and durable, will play hurt. Highly respected. Hardworking and accountable. Experienced four-year starter.

Weaknesses

Lacks ideal height and has short arms. Frame is nearly maxed out. Stiff hips. Gives up some ground and allows separation in man coverage vs. quickness. Easily mismatched by size vs. tight ends. Average range — lacks desirable length and fluidity to patrol the back end. Hands are iffy.

Bottom Line

Strong, tough, durable, downhill box safety whose hip tightness is limiting, but he brings desirable grit, physicality and competitiveness and could latch on as a situational nickel-safety and special-teams player.

from off the net

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thehammer

2012 (junior): Started all 14 games… ranked second on the team in total tackles (86) and led the team in solo tackles (61)… led the team in interceptions (4)…

2013 played and started in all 13 games… led the team in solo tackles (73), total tackles (88) and pass break-ups (8

Was one of the most talented and versatile defensive backs in the ACC… played in 54 career games, tying for the most in Georgia Tech history… played every position in the secondary… was the Yellow Jackets’ top cover corner but moved to safety because of injuries to teammates… was also a solid kick and punt returner… has a love for the game… was one of the hardest hitters on the team and a great open-field tackler… recorded 234 career tackles… had nine interceptions over the last three seasons…

very similar to Joyner as a player…1 inch taller 10 lbs heavier better short times..if Gaines, Joyner and Thomas are on the field together rams would have the best tackling secondary in the nfl

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