Brayden Thomas (born March 20, 1998) is a professional American football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the University of Mary, Minnesota State, and North Dakota State.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | March 20, 1998 Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Bismarck | ||
| College: | Mary (2016) Minnesota State (2017–2019) North Dakota State (2020–2021) | ||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||
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Early life and high school
Thomas grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and attended Bismarck High School.[1]
College career
Thomas began his college football career at the University of Mary. He played one season for the Marauders before transferring to Minnesota State-Mankato.[2] Thomas was named second team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) as a junior after he recorded 21 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. His senior was canceled due to COVID-19.[3] After his senior season, Thomas transferred to North Dakota State (NDSU) as a graduate transfer.[4] He decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to NDSU for a sixth season. In the final season of his college career, Thomas had nine sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss and was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference.[5]
Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
Thomas was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2022, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[7][8] Thomas was elevated to the active roster on December, 2022, for the team's Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos and made his NFL debut in the game.[9] He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023,[10] and was waived by the Rams on March 10, 2023.[11]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On September 12, 2023, Thomas signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[12]