Rodney Thomas II

Rodney Thomas II (born June 26, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). Thomas played four years of college football at Yale.

Rodney Thomas II

Thomas II with the Yale Bulldogs in 2019
No. 25 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1998-06-26) June 26, 1998 (age 27)[1] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
College:	Yale (2017–2021)
NFL draft:	2022: 7th round, 239th pick
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2022–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 93 Pass deflections: 10 Interceptions: 6 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in (1.87 m)	196 lb (89 kg)	31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.51 s	1.56 s	2.50 s	4.02 s	7.02 s	41.0 in (1.04 m)	10 ft 7 in (3.23 m)	13 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Thomas was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 239th pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft.^[3] In Week 5 of the 2022 season, on Thursday Night Football, Thomas intercepted Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.^[4][5] He finished his rookie season with 52 tackles, six passes defensed, and four interceptions through 17 games and 10 starts.^[6]

Thomas entered the 2023 season as the Colts starting strong safety. He finished the season with 34 tackles, four passes defensed, and two interceptions through 17 games and 15 starts.^[7]