2005: Played in all 11 games ... drew the starting assignment in seven games ... finished fourth on the team in tackles with 63 ... tallied a career-high 10 tackles against Colorado Mines (9/3) ... recorded nine tackles against Portland State (9/24) ... notched eight tackles against North Dakota State (11/5) ... had an interception against Soutern Utah (10/22) ... finished with three pass breakups on the year ... 2004: Redshirted. Prior to UNC: Attended Trinity University in 2002 ... transferred to Colorado State in 2003. High School: A 2002 graduate of Arvada West High School ... earned all-conference honors at quarterback as a senior ... earned all-conference accolades at defensive back as a junior ... earned letters in football (3), basketball (3) and track & field (2) ... valedictorian of his high school class ... high school coach: Jack Hatem. Personal: Born Jan. 6, 1984, in Denver ... son of John and Barb Thomas ... majoring in business administration with an emphasis in economics ... UNC Scholar-Athlete.