Travis Thomas

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name =Travis Thomas


currentteam = Cleveland Browns
currentnumber = 34
currentposition = Running back
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birthdate = birth date and age|1984|12|3
birthplace = Washington, Pennsylvania
heightft = 5
heightin = 11
weight = 215
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college = Notre Dame
undraftedyear = 2008
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* Cleveland Browns (2008-present)
status = Injured Reserve
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* No notable achievements
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nfl = THO396050

Travis John Thomas (born December 3, 1984 in city-state|Washington|Pennsylvania) is an American football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Early years

Thomas graduated from Washington High School after a stellar football career. He won SuperPrep All-American honors, with a total of 2730 rushing yards, 25 receptions for 420 yards, and 56 touchdowns in his senior year. He also played outside linebacker in 2002 and made 137 tackles, which helped bring his team to a 15-0 season and a Pennsylvania Class AA state title. He was awarded MVP two years, and also won the scholar-athlete award at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College career

During the 2005 College Football season, Thomas saw action chiefly on special teams (in all 12 games) and also as a reserve halfback (in 10 games). As halfback he rushed 63 times for 248 yards with a total of five touchdowns. On special teams he made a total of 132 appearances throughout the season with seven tackles.

In 2006 he was moved to the position of linebacker because of his speed and physicality with Coach Charlie Weis's blessing and was appointed captain of special teams. [ [http://www.nbcsports.com/cfb/86292/detail.html College FB - NBCSports.com ] ] He has proven to be valuable to the Irish as a flexible player with ability to play both offense and defense.

Thomas moved back to halfback for the 2007 season [ [http://www.uhnd.com/articles/2007/football/health-opportunity-highlights-weis%e2%80%99s-spring-presser/ Health, Opportunity Highlights Weis's Spring Presser - UHND.com ] ] and was named a captain along with Tom Zbikowski, Maurice Crum Jr., John Sullivan, and John Carlson [ [http://www.uhnd.com/articles/2007/football/weis-names-captains-early/ Weis Names Captains Early - UHND.com ] ] . He served primarily as a goalline back and led the team in rushing touchdowns.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Thomas went undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft and was subsequently signed by the Cleveland Browns. He was waived/injured on August 30.

References

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3563 Cleveland Browns bio]
* [http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thomas_travis00.html Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio]