Kevin Thomas (cornerback, born 1978)
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | July 28, 1978 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Sacramento (CA) Foothill | ||||||
| College: | UNLV | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 176 | ||||||
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Marvin Kevin Thomas (born July 28, 1978) is a former
Las Vegas
, Named 2001 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year after establishing school records with seven interceptions and three returned for TDs. In 1999, intercepted five passes and set school record with 24 pass breakups.
Known mostly for his role in the greatest play in school history. Scooped up a fumble in his own end zone and returned it 100 yards to beat Baylor 27-24 on the final play of a 1999 game. Thomas started in 46 consecutive games for the Rebels and amassed 14 interceptions, second only to Marlon Beaver's 17 picks. He was a three time MWC first-team selection as well as the conference's defensive player of the year his senior season. His 68 pass breakups easily tops the NCAA career record. Inducted into UNLV’s Hall of Fame in 2012.
References
- ^ Kevin Thomas NFL Football Stats. Pro Football Reference. Accessed March 4, 2012.
- ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ Scouting Report. Scout.com. Accessed March 4, 2012.
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