Cameron Thomas

The rookie outside linebackers were going through individual drills, the bass line thumping from the song blaring from the giant speaker nearby, and Myjai Sanders began to dance. It was a practice habit that a former Cardinals outside linebacker – Chandler Jones – would sometimes partake. If Sanders...

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Cameron Thomas is excited to work with his role model J.J. Watt during his rookie campaign. The third-round pick from San Diego State says he has molded his game after Watt’s, so much so that he wore No. 99 in college. “He’s just like my...

Cameron Thomas grew up idolizing J.J. Watt; now they are teammates.

One of them models his entire game after childhood idol J.J. Watt and the other hopes to be the next version of Von Miller with a bit of Markus Golden and Haason Reddick thrown in. If the Cardinals plan to fill the gaping hole they have at edge rusher following Chandler Jones’ free-agent departure to the Raiders, maybe the rookie duo of third-round draft picks Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders can do the trick. ...

The Arizona Cardinals added a trio of pass-rushing rookies in the 2022 NFL Draft. Of the three, San Diego State’s Cameron Thomas was singled out by NFL executives for the right reasons when taking a look at Arizona’s draft class for ESPN. Third-round defensive end Cameron Thomas (No....

There’s a very good chance that the Arizona Cardinals could start the third-round selection at outside linebacker in 2022. Fans of the Arizona Cardinals were far from shocked when Chandler Jones left the club back in March. General manager Steve Keim was working with limited funds this offseason, so there was a fairly good chance that the star edge-rusher would be offered more money by another team.

We have gotten through the 2022 NFL Draft and it is time to get to know the prospects over the next couple of days for the Arizona Cardinals. This is basically what Justin and I do on our podcast, including a high end comp and low end comp. The reality...

Four Aztecs heard their names called at the NFL Draft, with Cameron Thomas becoming this year’s top pick out of San Diego State University. Daniel Bellinger, Matt Araiza and Zachary Thomas, Cameron’s brother, were selected Saturday, the final day of the draft. Cameron Thomas, out of Carlsbad High,...

The Arizona Cardinals added edge rusher Cameron Thomas out of San Diego State in the third round.

The Arizona Cardinals have selected San Diego State defensive end Cameron Thomas with the 87th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at San Diego State, Thomas lined up inside, outside and over the offensive tackle in defensive coordinator Kurt Mattix’s 3-3-5 base scheme. One of the most productive defenders in college football in 2021, his 20.5 tackles for loss ranked No. 3 in the FBS (behind only Will Anderson and Devin Lloyd), and his 71 tackles ranked No. 2 among all FBS defensive linemen. Thomas played a high volume of snaps on tape and showed the consistent effort to be disruptive in the backfield or routinely make tackles away from the line of scrimmage. Although he didn’t stay blocked for long in college, he has only average length and burst, and his win rate will drop vs. NFL-level blockers. Overall, Thomas is a tight, face-up rusher with inconsistent pad level, but he is a hard-charger with the cranked motor and physical hands to wear down blockers and find the football. He projects as a 4-3 defensive end with three-down potential.

A San Diego State University football player is going to the NFL!

During the pre-NFL Draft process San Diego State defensive lineman Cameron Thomas earned the reputation as "the best player you don't know." He's getting a chance to make sure everyone knows his name. Thomas was taken in the 3rd round, 87th overall, by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2022 NFL...

In January, Cameron Thomas attended a Cardinals' game at State Farm Stadium in the regular-season finale against the Seahawks. The San Diego State edge rusher, who would be entering the NFL draft just a few months later, admitted he "had his fingers crossed" he would find himself on a defense that had Markus Golden, Chandler Jones, and even though he was injured at the time, J.J. Watt.

LAS VEGAS -- San Diego State's Cameron Thomas (Carlsbad, Calif./Carlsbad HS) was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Thomas was chosen as the 23rd pick of the third round and the 87th selection overall. Thomas is the highest draft pick...

— Smooth mover. Plays light on his feet and works tight areas well. — Good hand usage. Always looking to counter and does well to free himself after initial engagement. — Good flexibility. Can contort himself through contact and keep moving. — Found success as a gap-shooter. Knows how to...

The Cardinals selected Thomas (hamstring) in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 87th overall. Thomas turned in a dominant senior season at San Diego State to fuel his draft stock and become a Day 2 selection. The 267-pounder ranked 4th in the FBS in tackles for loss at 20.5 and added 11.5 sacks. He began his career as a nose tackle before moving to the edge, where he thrived. Thomas did not test at the combine due to a hamstring issue and did not complete the full battery of tests at his pro day, but his production and film was enough for Arizona to take the plunge. Thomas can develop behind J.J. Watt at defensive end.

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2022 NFL Draft?. My versatility, knowledge, and effort. Starting my career at defensive tackle has helped me a lot playing outside. I learned to play with my hands and leverage inside along with gaining a lot of toughness. My knowledge and understanding for the game is something that I also believe sets me apart from the other prospects and is something that will keep me playing the game I love. I hold myself to the highest stander of effort when I’m on and off the fields. I know I can’t control how a game goes or how well I play overall, but I can control my effort and I do everything I can to strain on every single play.