Demaryius Antwon Thomas was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League for ten seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Georgia Tech, and was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Demaryius Thomas: What happened to| Accident| College
What happened to:
According to TMZ.com, police in Roswell, Georgia say that Thomas was found dead in his home on Thursday night. Foul plays was not suspected; initial signs point to a medical issue.
A first-round pick in 2010, Thomas spent most of his career with the Denver Broncos.
Thomas, a four-time Pro Bowler, was a member of Denver’s Super Bowl 50 championship team. He fin de deished his career with the Texans and the Jets, last playing in 2019.
Accident:
Thursday night just after 9 p.m. a slew of posts on social media started honoring former Denver Broncos Wide Receiver and Super Bowl Champion Demaryius Thomas.
An Atlanta sports reporter, Miles Garrett with Fox 5 Sports, was one of the first people to report the news via Twitter. Soon after, Vic Lombardi with Altitude Sports in Denver added he was able to confirm the tragic news.
College:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Thomas was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2010 and was instrumental in their Super Bowl 50 win playing alongside Peyton Manning. Thomas had countless memorable moments, including the 80-yard touchdown thrown by Tim Tebow in overtime against the Steelers in a 2012 playoff game.
Thomas, known by fans as “DT,” recently announced his retirement from the NFL after a 10-year career. He was 33. On top of the Super Bowl win, Thomas was selected for five Pro Bowls and won two AFC Championship games.
Personal information | |
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Born: | December 25, 1987 Montrose, Georgia |
Died: | December 9, 2021 (aged 33) Roswell, Georgia |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | West Laurens (Dexter, Georgia) |
College: | Georgia Tech |
NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22 |