Kiondre Thomas (born February 7, 1998) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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at Kansas State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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after the

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College career

Thomas was ranked as a threestar recruit by

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coming out of high school. He committed to

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on November 12, 2015. After three seasons at Minnesota, Thomas decided to transfer from Minnesota on February 3, 2020. He committed to Kansas State shortly thereafter.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Thomas was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

on May 3, 2021. Thomas was waived by the Browns with an injury designation on August 16, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. Thomas was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on August 20, 2021.

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 6, 2021, Thomas was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.

Green Bay Packers

On January 26, 2022, Thomas signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. On October 1, 2022, Thomas was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. He was released on August 29, 2023. A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad. He was released on October 17.

Houston Roughnecks

On March 2, 2024, Thomas signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).

Carolina Panthers

On July 26, 2024, Thomas signed with the

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, but was waived a week later.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

Minnesota Golden Gophers bioKansas State Wildcats bio
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