Introduction
Cameron Jamel Thomas (born December 12, 1986) is an American football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina.
Professional career
Pre-draft
Thomas was considered one of the top defensive tackle prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft.
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4 in | 330 lb | 5.29 s | 1.73 s | 2.99 s | 4.78 s | 7.68 s | 29 in | 8 ft 6 in | 31 reps | ||||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine | |||||||||||||||||||
San Diego Chargers
Thomas was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. During his rookie season in 2010, Thomas played 6 games and has 2 sacks on 7 tackles. In 2011, he played all 16 games with 2 starts making 19 tackles with 4 sacks. In 2012, he played 16 games with 21 tackles. In 2013, he played 16 games with 26 tackles and an interception. He became a free agent after the 2013 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Thomas signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 14, 2014. During his first season with Pittsburgh in 2014, he played 16 games with 19 tackles and half a sack. In 2015, he played 15 games with 11 tackles.
Los Angeles Rams
On June 6, 2016, Thomas along with Dylan Thompson, Benson Browne, and Terrence Magee signed contracts with the Los Angeles Rams. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Rams as part of final roster cuts. Three days after his release, he re-signed with the Rams.