[1] Thomas attended Georgia Tech and played for the Yellow Jackets from 2009 to 2013.

As a true freshman, he appeared in all 14 games in a back-up role, recording 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and a pass break-up.

He recorded three interceptions, which led the team, 50 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks.

In 2013, he played and started in all 13 games, and led the team in tackles (88) and pass break-ups (8).

On December 3, 2014, he was signed by the Tennessee Titans from the St. Louis Rams practice squad.