Dvon J-Thomas
Career Summary
Dvon J-Thomas played defensive tackle at Penn State before joining Tampa Bay in 2025.
J-Thomas earned a Buccaneers roster spot after participating in rookie minicamp on a tryout contract. Tampa Bay announced his undrafted-rookie signing in May 2025.
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Early Life
J-Thomas is from Burtonsville, Maryland.
Penn State lists Burtonsville, Maryland, as J-Thomas's hometown. His full name is Dvonesquire J-Thomas.
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High School
J-Thomas was a team captain and decorated defensive lineman at McDonogh School.
At McDonogh, J-Thomas earned first-team All-Metro and All-MIAA recognition as a senior. He was selected for the Polynesian Bowl and also competed in track and field.
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College Career
J-Thomas finished his Penn State career with 58 appearances and 26 starts.
J-Thomas totaled 94 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in college. In 2024, he started all 16 games at defensive tackle and recorded 35 tackles and four tackles for loss.
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Path to the NFL
A rookie-minicamp tryout led to J-Thomas's Buccaneers contract.
J-Thomas was one of 34 Tampa Bay tryout participants in May 2025. After the weekend practices, the Buccaneers signed him as an undrafted rookie, as announced on May 12.
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NFL Career
J-Thomas's documented 2025 Tampa Bay stint ended at the roster deadline.
Tampa Bay added J-Thomas following its May rookie minicamp. The Buccaneers listed him among players waived on August 26, 2025, when reducing the roster to 53.
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Career Accomplishments
J-Thomas received All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2024.
The media voted J-Thomas All-Big Ten honorable mention following his final Penn State season. He had earned a telecommunications degree in spring 2023.
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