University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Ended the spring as the backup on the depth chart at nose tackle ... Played for the winning White squad in the annual spring game, posting a pair of tackles ... Named the most improved defensive lineman after spring practice concluded.

As A Freshman (2010): Appeared in three contests the first half of the season ... Posted an assisted tackle in the Jaguars’ 64-0 victory over Edward Waters (Fla.).

High School Highlights: Started three years at Auburn HS ... Ranked 68th overall in the state by Scouts, Inc. and 136th nationally among defensive tackles ... Was rated seventh in Alabama as the position as well ... Was a two-time Opelika-Auburn News all-region selection ... Helped the Tigers finish 13-1 and advance to the semifinals of the state 6A playoffs as a senior after recording 46 total stops, which included 18½ behind the line of scrimmage (for a loss of 52 yards) ... Credited with two sacks ... AHS made it to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs his junior season, ending the year 12-1 ... Posted 21½ tackles, with 7½ of those for loss, that fall.

Personal: Full name is Rodney Lamar Thomas ... Born Oct. 15, 1990, in Montgomery, Ala. ... Son of Falunda Maddox ... Favorite team is the Baltimore Ravens ... Favorite player is Ray Lewis ... Favorite musical artist is Usher ... Favorite food is chicken alfredo ... Favorite subject is math ... Likes to sing in his free time ... A math-statistics major.