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 The Rams first round draft pick in 2002, Robert Thomas focuses much of his efforts on patients in area childrens hospitals. As part of those efforts, he makes frequent visits to the hospitals and also provides patients with tickets to each home game. In 2004, Robert formed the Robert Thomas Foundation which is dedicated to serving the patients at childrens hospitals by arranging recreational outings. Whether it be going to the circus or taking a trip across the country, these outings allow patients to surround themselves with other youngsters that are going through similar struggles. Thomas donates $55 for each tackle he makes to the Robert Thomas Foundation to fund the outings. In 2005, Robert took a group of terminally ill patients from Dream Factory St. Louis to his hometown of San Diego for visits to Sea World, a Padres game and much more. While the group was in San Diego, they met up with children from both San Diego and Imperial Valley. Thomas teamed up with Scholastic Books to donate more than 500 books to the patients at Childrens. In addition, he has helped raise money for Children's Miracle Network, Childrens Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House.
Thomas was named a Rams Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist in 2003 and 2004, and was selected to the Sporting News Good Guys list in 2004 and 2005. During the summer, Thomas teams up with McDonalds and Coca-Cola to host a free football camp for inner-city youth. While with the Rams, Robert frequently visited schools to stress the importance of reading. He was also active in the Get Into the Game program which promotes positive character development and decision-making. Robert has participated in the Race for the Cure, the Make-A-Wish Celebrity Server Dinner, and has visited local firefighters. He also participates in numerous charity golf tournaments. In addition, Robert participated in a PSA encouraging people to Join the Team and volunteer. In 2004, the Multiple Sclerosis Society presented Thomas with an award for his work on and off the field.
Now that Robert has signed a three-year deal with the Oakland Raiders, he is looking forward to getting involved with the Childrens Hospital & Research Center Oakland by purchasing tickets for patients to games and taking them on outings.
For more information on the Robert Thomas Foundation, contact:
Tiffani Wilson
514 Earth City Expressway, Suite 337
St. Louis, MO 63045
314-291-1880
tiffwilson@aol.com
Pro Highlights
Entered NFL as top pick by St. Louis in 2002Former first round draft choice signed by Raiders during off-season after spending 2005 season with Green Bay...Has recorded 240 total tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception returned for 24 yardsFlies around well with great speedtremendous nose for the ball and anticipates very wellhas good ability to change direction and run down ball-carrier.
| Defensive
Stats |
| Year |
Team |
G |
Total |
Tkl |
Ast |
Sacks |
Int |
Yds |
Avg |
Lg |
TD |
Pass Def |
| 2002 |
St. Louis Rams |
16 |
36 |
33.0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 2003 |
St. Louis Rams |
12 |
71 |
62.0 |
9 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 2004 |
St. Louis Rams |
14 |
56 |
41.0 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 2005 |
Green Bay Packers |
10 |
41 |
30.0 |
11 |
0 |
1 |
24 |
24.0 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
| 2006 |
Oakland Raiders |
16 |
36 |
27.0 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| TOTAL |
|
68 |
240 |
193.0 |
47 |
2 |
1 |
24 |
24.0 |
24 |
0 |
7 |
 |
| Fumbles |
| Year |
Team |
G |
Fum |
Lost |
Fum Forced |
Own Rec |
Opp Rec |
Yds |
Tot Rec |
TD |
| 2002 |
St. Louis Rams |
16 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2003 |
St. Louis Rams |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| 2004 |
St. Louis Rams |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2005 |
Green Bay Packers |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2006 |
Oakland Raiders |
16 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
|
68 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Personal
Born Robert Wayne Thomas in El Centro, CArated nation's No. 1 linebacker prospect by most scouting services as senior in 1997 at Imperial (CA) Highmade 600 tackles (213 solo) with 32 sacks, seven interceptions, 16 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, four blocked punts, four blocked kicks, and 21 passes defensed during his careerUSA Today first-team all-AmericaParade all-Americaas senior, he had 93 solo tackles, 121 assists, 10 sacks, caused four fumbles, recovered two and made three interceptionsled team to 11-1 record in 1997twice all-Imperial Valley and Defensive Player of the Yearalso earned three letters in baseball as a centerfielder and pitcherhad career batting average of over .400 with 15 home runsattended Clements (Sugar Land, TX) High for the fall term in his freshman yearfather (Stan) played professional baseball for the Pirates ('64-69) and the Angels ('63-64)brother, Stan, played at University of Texas and was first-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears in 1991singleresides in St. Charles, MO.
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