Cameron Thomas (born July 1, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Early life
Thomas grew up in Carlsbad, California and attended Carlsbad High School. He committed to play college football at San Diego State over offers from Oregon State, Wyoming and Navy.
College career
Thomas redshirted his true freshman season. As a redshirt freshman, he was named first-team All-Mountain West Conference and a second-team freshman All-American by The Athletic after finishing the season with 49 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. Thomas had four sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss and repeated as a first-team All-Mountain West selection in SDSU's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
Thomas repeated as a first-team All-Mountain West selection as a redshirt junior and was named the conference Defensive Player of the Year. Thomas was also named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, Walter Camp Foundation, and the Sporting News.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Thomas was selected in the third round (87th overall) by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2022 NFL draft.
Kansas City Chiefs
On August 27, 2024, Thomas was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on November 26.
Cleveland Browns
On November 27, 2024, Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.
References
External links
- Cleveland Browns bio
- San Diego State Aztecs bio
