[2] He played in the Under Armour All-America Game after his senior season in high school.

[2] Thomas earned first-team all-state honors and was named the Cobb County Defensive Player of the Year following his outstanding Junior season with 82 tackles, 10 sacks and a fumble recovery.

[2] Sources: Thomas was named an All-American by Sporting News in 2011 after recording 51 tackles and 8.5 sacks.

[3][4] On April 27, 2013, Thomas was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints.

[6] On August 20, 2013, the Oakland Raiders claimed Chase Thomas off waivers from the Saints.