Adalius Thomas (2011) - Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame

Adalius Thomas

Induction:
2011

Adalius Thomas (Football, 1996-99)
He was a four-year lettermen at defensive end for the Golden Eagles from 1996 to 1999. In 1996 had 39 tackles that included five tackles for losses and four quarterback sacks. Also broke up a pass and recovered a fumble while leading the Golden Eagles to the inaugural Conference USA championship. In 1997 he recorded 65 tackles with 15 tackles for losses and nine quarterback sacks, had an interception, broke up 10 passes and recovered two fumbles and blocked a kick while leading the Eagles to another conference championship. In 1998 he had 71 tackles with 20 tackles for losses and 12.5 QB sacks also had five pass break ups and two blocked kicks. In 1999 helped lead the Golden Eagle to a Conference USA championship with 67 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, nine quarterback sacks, recovered two fumbles, forced a fumble and blocked four kicks. He had a career 242 tackles including 56 tackles for losses of 347 yards and a school record 34.5 quarterback sacks. During his career he was named to three Conference USA All-Conference teams and was Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999. He earned All-American honors. He was taken in the 1999 NFL draft in the sixth round by the Baltimore Ravens and played from 2000 to 2006 and the New England Patriots in 2007 to 2009.