Full Name:
Dontarrious Thomas
School:
Auburn
Ht:
6-3
Wt:
225
40:
4.63
Year:
4Jr
Number: 54
Stats/
Bio
2001: All-SEC
second-team and SEC Academic Honor Roll selection. Totaled 122/9/1.5/1/2,
leading the team in tackles. First Auburn player to have 100 or more tackles
in a season since 1997 when both Takeo Spikes and Ricky Neal eclipsed the
100-tackle mark.
2000: Named
to the Freshman All-SEC team. Finished third on the team in tackles with
62/4/1.
Scouting
Report
The Good:
Strong athlete that forces the action
on the field. Holds his grounds
against blocks or defeats them altogether, squares into the tackle,
wrapping up and brings
the opponent down on
initial contact. Gets depth on
his drops easily running downfield with opponents in pass coverage and
displays excellent
range. Quick altering his angle of attack, collapses nicely from the outside to
defend the run
and always working to get involved in the action.
Decent instincts and plays with a good degree of discipline.
The
Bad:
Does show some hesitation in pass
coverage which causes him to arrive on the
scene a half step late.
The
Skinny:
Could develop into a very good
strong-side linebacker and high choice in the
future.