Demaryius Thomas is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was born on December 25, 1987, in Montrose, Georgia, and attended West Laurens High School in Dexter, Georgia. Thomas played college football at Georgia Tech, where he was a standout wide receiver.
Thomas was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He quickly established himself as one of the league's top wide receivers, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Thomas was a key part of the Broncos' offense during their Super Bowl run in 2015, catching 13 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in the team's three playoff games.
Throughout his career, Thomas was known for his size, speed, and ability to make tough catches in traffic. He was also a reliable target for his quarterbacks, finishing his career with 724 receptions for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns. Thomas was traded to the Houston Texans midway through the 2018 season, and he played for the team for the remainder of the year. He signed with the New England Patriots in 2019 but was released after just one game.
Off the field, Thomas was known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Demaryius Thomas Foundation, which provides support to disadvantaged children and families. Thomas was also open about his struggles with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that can cause seizures. He worked to raise awareness about the condition and was an advocate for epilepsy research.
In February 2021, Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL. He cited the toll that injuries had taken on his body and said that he was looking forward to spending more time with his family. Thomas leaves behind a legacy as one of the NFL's top wide receivers of the past decade, and his contributions to the game will not be forgotten.
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