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NW Mississippi CC defensive tackle Walter Thomas
If you ever wanted to know how to make 100 NFL scouts raise their eyebrows, set loose an unknown, 370-plus pound defensive tackle such as Thomas in late January. Thomas was highly recruited out of high school by most schools in the Big 12, and picked Oklahoma State where he stayed for just over a year before having academic issues.

Thomas ended up at the JC level and thanks to him being a native of Galveston, Texas found his way into the Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Classic. He punished opposing defenders in one-on-one drills, using sheer strength, quickness off the ball and impressive balance for an athlete of his size. Thomas was also a sponge when it came to listening and taking to the coaching he received during the week.

His recent workout numbers wowed even the most hardened scout as he measured in at nearly 6-5, 373 pounds; ran between 5.11 and 5.20 in the 40; has 33 bench reps of 225 pounds; and had 11½-inch hands. Players of his size and agility just do not come along often enough for teams to pass on him once the fifth round starts in spite of his limited game film, exposure to big-time competition and raw technique. Just think about this tidbit for a moment: he ran 1.70 in the first 10 yards of his 40. In comparison, one of USC wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett's 10-yard splits was 1.65 and Thomas weighs over 150 pounds more than Jarrett.

everydayAskinsday wrote:our boy is still out there... maybe take a chance with one of the 6th rounders on the guy

funbuncher wrote:

everydayAskinsday wrote:our boy is still out there... maybe take a chance with one of the 6th rounders on the guy

I would love it. At this point, what are we risking? We have not drafted a single D-Linemen yet, so I assume we'll be looking that way with this pick anyway. C'MON!!! 6-5, 373 pounds, and as quick as Jarrett?

Let our super high paid coaches teach him to play football.

1niksder wrote:

funbuncher wrote:

everydayAskinsday wrote:our boy is still out there... maybe take a chance with one of the 6th rounders on the guy

I would love it. At this point, what are we risking? We have not drafted a single D-Linemen yet, so I assume we'll be looking that way with this pick anyway. C'MON!!! 6-5, 373 pounds, and as quick as Jarrett?

Let our super high paid coaches teach him to play football.

Why would you think that?

everydayAskinsday wrote:yea now all we can do is hope no one takes him.. the only problem with trying to go after undrafted FA's is we wont be the only team calling.. he now gets to sit back and choose

Jeremy81 wrote:i thought the broncos drafted him in the fourth or fifth round?

nuskins wrote:Looks like Walter Thomas was signed be New Orleans Saints.

Hope he makes the team.

posted May 12, 2007
neworleansprofootball.com

Massive undrafted prospect DT Walter Thomas, who played spare collegiate games at Oklahoma State and NW Mississippi Community College, lasted 15 minutes in his first pro practice.

WWL and NOPF's Kenny Wilkerson reports that into only individual positional drills and not yet in team scrimmages, Thomas was helped off the field to the training facilities.

He was cut after practice.

The first practice on Saturday was outdoors. The temperature in Metairie did not get above 80 degrees until after noon.

Chris Luva Luva wrote:Wowww....

Lets get him!

In the past two years, his only playing experience was at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Miss. He played in two games, both losses. Then he was arrested on a charge of conspiracy to commit robbery, according to the Tate County (Miss.) Circuit Clerk’s office, and never played college football again.