Retired Offensive Lineman Joe Thomas - Top 5 Facts!

Learn all the top facts you need to know about the retired American football offensive tackle Joe Thomas.

Joe Thomas is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). In his 11-season professional career in the league, he only played for the Cleveland Browns before he announced his retirement from the NFL on March 14, 2018.

Joe Thomas is regarded as one of the best offensive linemen of all time in the NFL. His 10,363 consecutive snaps played throughout his career is the longest streak since the NFL began recording snap counts in 1999. While people may be only aware of his playing years in the league, there's many more to his life that most NFL fans don't know. Therefore, we compiled some interesting facts on the former athlete in the sections below.

Joe Thomas' Early Life

Joe Thomas was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to Eric Thomas and Sally Thomas. He attended Brookfield Central High School, where he played right tackle, defensive end, tight end, fullback, placekicker, and punter for the Brookfield Central Lancers high school football team.

Joe Thomas was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to Eric Thomas and Sally Thomas.
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In his high school playing years, Joe Thomas was listed among the top 20 offensive tackles nationally. He also gained a significant reputation after being recognized as the WFCA 2002 Defensive Player of the Year.

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Joe Thomas Played College Football For the University of Wisconsin

Before joining the National Football League, Joe played college football for the University of Wisconsin. He played for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2003 to 2006. During his time there, he earned the unanimous All-American honors and was recognized as the top college interior lineman.

Joe played college football for the University of Wisconsin.
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Joe Thomas was a 2005 second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection, as he qualified for the 2004 and 2005 NCAA Regionals in the shot put and discus throw. As for his studies, he majored in business administration during his time at the University of Wisconsin.

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Joe Thomas Was Chosen by Cleveland Browns With the Third Overall Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft

In 2007, the Cleveland Browns drafted Joe Thomas in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft with the third selection. He signed a six-year contract worth $43 million, $23 million guaranteed, including a voidable year, with the Browns.

In 2007, the Cleveland Browns drafted Joe Thomas in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
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Joe Thomas made his NFL debut in a match against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 and played every offensive snap for the Browns in 2007. He quickly gained fame in the league by becoming one of the top-performing members of the 2007 draft class. He also was named the NFL's Rookie of the Month for November.

Joe Thomas is Living a Happy Married Life With His Wife Annie Thomas And Children in Retirement

Now that he is retired, Joe Thomas has all the time he needs in the world for his family. He married his wife Annie Thomas back in 2007, after being engaged for six months. They were married in the beautiful city of Madison, Wisconsin.

Joe Thomas is married to Annie Thomas.
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The couple first met when both of them were students at the University of Wisconsin. Annie and Joe share four young children (three boys and a girl), including a toddler.

Joe Thomas is Getting Himself Involved in A Few Extra Activities Since His Retirement

Joe Thomas has also been involved in some exciting activities to keep himself a little busy after he retired. He lost 50 pounds of his footballer body weight since then, to attain a fitter body.

Joe & Hawk at the Super Bowl with Russell Wilson, Saquon, and more | ThomaHawk

Nowadays, Thomas is also busy co-hosting the popular podcast, the 'ThomaHawk Show,' with fellow former NFL and Cleveland Browns player Andrew Hawkins. Additionally, Joe is competing in season 2 of 'The Titan Games,' an American sports competition series.

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