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Drake Thomas

Headshot of Drake Thomas
Position: LB
Jersey #: 32
Date of Birth: February 25, 2000
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 228 lbs
College: N.C. State
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2023 by
First Team: (2023)
Last Team: SEA (2026)

Career Summary

NC State linebacker.

Drake Thomas played linebacker at NC State, where he led the team in tackles in both 2021 and 2022.

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High School

Heritage's leading tackler.

Thomas played middle linebacker and running back at Heritage High School. He finished as the school's career leader with 393 tackles and was invited to the 2018 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

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College Career

Conference honors and team leadership.

Thomas received first-team All-ACC recognition from the league and Associated Press in 2021. A team captain in 2022, he totaled 101 tackles and received second-team league honors and first-team AP recognition. NC State named him its defensive MVP for the second straight year.

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29826, 00-0038922, 2000-02-25, Drake Thomas, Drake, Thomas

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