With the Miami Hurricanes, Thomas set a then-school record for most receptions in a career (later eclipsed by Reggie Wayne).
[2] Thomas played eight seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver, three with the Buccaneers and five with the Miami Dolphins, where he had his greatest success.
[9] During an intense on-field brawl between Miami and FIU on October 14, 2006, Thomas defended his alma mater.
[10]Thomas later claimed he was joking about his comments, but two days after this incident, Comcast Sports Southeast fired him.
[11] On the October 17, 2006, episode of Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes, Thomas said he got caught up in the moment and made a mistake.
In July 1996, Thomas was charged with aggravated battery against a pregnant female after beating his fiancée Ebony Cooksey.