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Marvin Thomas
No. 98, 92, 90, 96
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1973-10-19) October 19, 1973 (age 52)
Bay Minette, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolBaldwin County (Bay Minette)
CollegeMemphis (1992–1996)
NFL draft1997: 7th round, 233rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played4
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Marvin A. Thomas (born October 19, 1973) is an American former professional football defensive end who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL draft. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Arena Football League (AFL), XFL, and NFL Europe. He was a member of the Denver Broncos' practice squad when they won Super Bowl XXXIII.

Early life

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Thomas was born on October 19, 1973, in Bay Minette, Alabama.[1] He attended Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette.[2]

College career

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Thomas played college football for the Memphis Tigers from 1992 to 1996. He redshirted his first year and was a four-year letterman from 1993 to 1996.[2] As a senior Thomas had 63 tackles, 12 for loss and six sacks.[3] He finished his career with 19 sacks.[4]

Professional career

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Chicago Bears

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Thomas was selected in the seventh round, with the 233th overall selection, by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL draft.[5] He officially signed with the team on July 10.[6] On August 18, Thomas was waived by the team.[7]

Detroit Lions

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On August 26, 1997, Thomas was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.[8] On November 24, he was elevated to the active roster, replacing Kerwin Waldroup, who was placed on the injured reserve.[9] In the 1998 season, Thomas played in four games before he was released by the team.[10][1]

Denver Broncos

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On October 19, 1998, Thomas was signed by the Denver Broncos to the practice squad.[11] He earned a Super Bowl ring as a member of the practice squad after the Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII.[12] On February 3, 1999, Thomas re-signed with the team.[13] On September 4, he was waived by the Broncos.[14]

Barcelona Dragons

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On February 22, 1999, Thomas was allocated to the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe.[15] As a starter, he had 23 tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble.[2][16]

BC Lions

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On September 21, 1999, the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) signed Thomas to the practice roster.[17] On September 30, he was elevated to the active roster and made his first CFL appearance on October 2.[18] Thomas had seven tackles in three games that season.[2]

In the 2000 season, Thomas played and started in 21 games, recording 30 tackles, including four for loss, five sacks, two pass deflections and two forced fumbles as the Lions won the 88th Grey Cup.[2][19][20] On December 27, he was released by the team.[2]

Memphis Maniax

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On December 29, 2000, Thomas was signed by the Memphis Maniax of the XFL.[21] In 10 games he made 15 tackles.[2]

Detroit Fury

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Thomas played two season for the Detroit Fury of the Arena Football League (AFL).[22] He had two receptions for 18 yards, one touchdown, 39 tackles, one sack, two pass deflections, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.[22]

Ottawa Renegades

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On August 12, 2002, Thomas was signed by the Ottawa Renegades to the practice roster.[23] He played in six games, registering ten tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble.[2] Thomas was released on October 18.[24]

Toronto Argonauts

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On March 11, 2003, Thomas signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He made 41 tackles, four sacks, two pass deflections and one forced fumble.[2] Thomas won another Grey Cup in 2004 when the Argos defeated the BC Lions.[25] He was released at the end of the season.[2]

Personal life

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In 1995, Thomas was branded on both biceps with the Greek letter epsilon, the symbol of Phi Beta Sigma, the fraternity he joined at Memphis State (now the University of Memphis). A clothes hanger to create the brand..[26]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Marvin Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Marvin Thomas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Reilley, Mike; Isaacson, Melissa (April 21, 1997). "Bears' draft picks at a glance". Chicago Tribune. p. 130. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Stukenborg, Phil (November 21, 1996). "Seniors live changes". The Commercial Appeal. p. 37. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Bears: Top picks on offense". Herald and Review. April 21, 1997. p. 15. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Bears ink draftees, pair of free agents". The Daily Chronicle. July 11, 1997. p. 13. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bears make cuts, watch waiver wire for help". The Register-Mail. August 19, 1997. p. 15. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Spindler returns to Lions". Lansing State Journal. August 27, 1997. p. 17. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Lost for season". The Muskegon Chronicle. November 25, 1997. p. 15. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Lions release Thomas, sign tackle Taylor". The Times Herald. October 9, 1998. p. 17. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Transactions". The Daily Sentinel. October 20, 1998. p. 17. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  12. ↑ George, Thomas (February 1, 1999). "SUPER BOWL XXXIII; Broncos Win Second Straight Super Bowl Title". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Broncos sign 8 players, some familiar". The Daily Sentinel. February 4, 1999. p. 17. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Final National Football League Cuts". The Mississippi Press. September 6, 1999. p. 10. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  15. ↑ "NFL allocation list". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. February 27, 1999. p. 18. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Thomas survives NFL cut; Wilson waived". The Baldwin Press Register. September 3, 1999. p. 6. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  17. ↑ Beamish, Mike (September 22, 1999). "Battered Lions D-line gets assistance". The Vancouver Sun. p. 57. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  18. ↑ Ewen, Steve (October 1, 1999). "Lions sitting out Carthon, Scott". The Province. p. 56. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  19. ↑ Beamish, Mike (November 25, 2000). "Game Day". The Vancouver Sun. p. 155. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Lions win Grey Cup". CBC News. November 27, 2000. Archived from the original on September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Football". The Commercial Appeal. December 30, 2000. p. 28. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  22. 1 2 "Marvin Thomas". ArenaFan.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Practice roster bolstered". The Ottawa Citizen. August 12, 2002. p. 22. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Renegades a motivated bunch". The Ottawa Citizen. October 19, 2002. p. 72. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Argos win Grey Cup". CBC News. November 21, 2004. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Fashion: Everybody is doing it". The Ottawa Citizen. October 12, 2002. p. 73. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
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