Rodney Thomas II (born June 26, 1998) is an American professional

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safety for the

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in the National Football League (NFL). Thomas played four years of

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at Yale.

Professional career

Thomas was drafted by the

with the 239th pick in the seventh round of the

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. In Week 5 of the 2022 season, on '' Thursday Night Football'', Thomas intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback

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. He finished his rookie season with 52 tackles, six passes defensed, and four interceptions through 17 games and 10 starts. Thomas entered the 2023 season as the Colts starting strong safety. He finished the season with 34 tackles, four passes defensed, and two interceptions through 17 games and 15 starts.

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External links

Indianapolis Colts bio

Yale Bulldogs bio
Living people American football safeties Yale Bulldogs football players Indianapolis Colts players Players of American football from Pittsburgh 1998 births {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub