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Matthew Thomas | Linebacker

Team: Florida State Seminoles
Ht / Wt:  6'2 / 232

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Steelers signed Florida State OLB Matthew Thomas.
Thomas (6’3/232) made 27 career starts for the Seminoles, tallying 20 tackles for loss with three sacks and one forced fumble. An enigmatic underachiever at FSU, Thomas reminded of his five-star recruit athleticism by registering 95th-percentile SPARQ results at the Combine, then blazing a 4.44 forty at the FSU Pro Day. Thomas is purely a height-weight-speed prospect whose shortage of college production and shaky off-field history are significant concerns. May 3 - 11:49 AM

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Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

Following Tuesday's practice at the East-West Shrine Game, a veteran scout from the Giants met with FSU LB Matthew Thomas.

Thomas (6'4/227) was a standout performer during the Tuesday practice session, with 247Sports' Brendan Sonnone passing along that the Florida State linebacker was "frequently in the backfield," including one sequence where he recorded back-to-back tackles for loss in 11-on-11 drills. While he possesses the athleticism and speed that will pique interest from the NFL, Walter Football's Charlie Campbell notes that questions about his instincts and awareness will likely prevent him from a Day 2 selection this spring.
Source: 247Sports
Jan 16 - 2:46 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt snior LB Matthew Thomas accepted an invite to play in the East-West Shrine Game.

Thomas (6'4/227) skipped the Independence Bowl, but will play in the Shrine Game to help try and improve his draft stock. He finished last year with ten tackles for loss and an interception. He's currently seen as a Day 3 selection by most analysts.
Source: East-West Shrine Game
Thu, Dec 28, 2017 01:56:00 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt senior LB Matthew Thomas will not play in the Independence Bowl against Southern Miss.

Thomas (6'4/227) is beginning his early preparations for the 2018 NFL Draft, where he has the potential to land as a Day 3 selection. The former five-star recruit struggled with injury during his time in Tallahassee, but put his best foot forward this season, recording 85 tackles (10.0 for loss) and an interception across 11 games played. Thomas is the fourth FSU player who has decided to sit out the Independence Bowl, joining S Derwin James, DE Josh Sweat and WR Ermon Lane.
Source: College Football Talk
Thu, Dec 21, 2017 05:06:00 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt senior LB Matthew Thomas (back) should play against Wake Forest on Saturday.

Thomas (6'4/227) left in the first half against NC State last week. He had a team-leading ten tackles against Alabama in the opener.
Source: Associated Press
Fri, Sep 29, 2017 08:00:00 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt senior LB Matthew Thomas (back) is considered day-to-day.

Thomas sustained his injury on Saturday against NC State. The Seminoles take on Wake Forest this weekend.
Source: Safid Deen on Twitter
Tue, Sep 26, 2017 12:31:00 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU HC Jimbo Fisher said that redshirt senior LB Matthew Thomas will be "ready to roll" for Saturday's opener against Alabama.

Thomas missed a good chunk of preseason camp due to an academic issue before returning to the team earlier this week. Fisher is not concerned with the lack of practice, saying, "He’s never out of condition. He’s one of those guys who can be out for three weeks, three months, goes out and out-runs everybody." While he feels confident that Thomas is physically ready for the rigors of the season, Fisher would not commit to starting the linebacker in Saturday's big showdown with the Crimson Tide.
Source: Diehards
Fri, Sep 1, 2017 06:05:00 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt senior LB Matthew Thomas has re-joined the team.

However, no one is certain when he will practice. Thomas might be FSU's top linebacker and finally emerged last season after missing plenty of time due to injury and suspension. Many questioned this recent prolonged absence and wondered if his eligibility was at risk. Thomas is not certain to take the field against Alabama.
Source: Tomahawk Nation
Thu, Aug 31, 2017 10:05:00 AM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt sophomore LB Matthew Thomas has been declared ineligible for the 2015 season.

Warchant.com cited two FSU sources, but the school itself has yet to announce what happened. "[A] Florida State source indicated that the staff is still hopeful that the redshirt sophomore will be able to return to the team next spring," it reported. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Thomas, a former five-star recruit, has been injured or suspended for most of his two years on campus.
Source: Warchant.com
Tue, Aug 11, 2015 09:14:00 PM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt sophomore LB Matthew Thomas will be out for three to four months with a shoulder injury.

The former five-star recruit has missed most of spring football, after he underwent shoulder surgery. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Thomas had his season ended in 2013, after he suffered a shoulder injury. In 2014, Thomas missed half the season and was suspended for a violation of team rules. When Thomas returned to the lineup he dealt with ankle and shoulder injuries. Before surgery, the Florida State prospect was competing for a starting spot this season.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
Mon, May 25, 2015 10:42:00 AM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt freshman LB Matthew Thomas will play against Notre Dame on Saturday.

Thomas was just reinstated from a suspension which began in early September for a "violation of team rules." The school's linebacker unit might be the worst part of the defense. "He is a tremendous special teams guy because he has range and size, hard to block and can cover," Jimbo Fisher said. "He can rush off the edge and he can blitz the middle and he can play middle backer." Expect the Seminoles to spy Everett Golson on a number of snaps.
Source: ESPN
Thu, Oct 16, 2014 10:24:00 AM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt freshman LB Matthew Thomas has been reinstated from suspension.

Thomas, a five-star recruit, missed time since early September and returns just in time for Notre Dame. The suspension was filed under a "violation of team rules." FSU's linebackers has been one of their weaker units on defense.
Source: Rivals
Mon, Oct 13, 2014 10:52:00 AM
Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

FSU redshirt freshman LB Matthew Thomas has been suspended for multiple weeks for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Thomas missed the opener with an ankle injury and was already ruled out of the Citadel game due to the same ailment. "Sources within the athletic department... said that Thomas should be able to return to action by mid-season, specifically the Oct. 18 home game versus Notre Dame," writes Warchant.com. Thomas missed the majority of his true freshman season with a shoulder injury.
Source: Rivals
Sat, Sep 6, 2014 09:48:00 AM