| How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New England Patriots on March 3, 2007. Terms were reported to be a 5-year deal for $37.5 million with $24 million in the first three seasons. (NFL Network)
Pro Career:
(2007 - present) New England Patriots
Acquired March 3, 2007.
(2000-2006) Baltimore Ravens:
Drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens had high hopes for Thomas when they selected him in the sixth round of the 2000 draft. Regarded as a diamond in the rough by most scouts, and a player that probably should have been drafted three rounds earlier, Thomas has already shown glimpses of greatness. But the Ravens know that Thomas still has a long way to go before he is held in the same regard as a pass rusher as McCrary and Boulware are right now. Thomas has outstanding straight line speed, clocking in with a 4.6 time in the 40. His ability to get after the QB will be a key issue for the Ravens to have a good defense this season.
After a great career at Southern Mississippi, Thomas has come into the NFL and played in 19 games in his first two seasons. The 6-2 defensive end has picked up 3.5 sacks in that time.
Adalius Thomas Facts: At SOuthern Miss AD was 1st Team ALL-American in 1998 & 1999... 1998 & 1999 ALL-Conference USA and Tied for Defensive Player of the year with DB Rodregis Brooks, Jr. of UAB(in 1999)... Wore #97 at Southern Miss... MVP of the 1999 Liberty Bowl(Southern Miss beat Colorado St. 23-17)... PLayed in the 2000 Senior Bowl... Ravens drafted Adalius in Round 6(186 Overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft...
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