Former Clemson standout Xavier Thomas had another impressive showing for the Arizona Cardinals in their second preseason contest against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday.
Thomas, a fifth-round draft pick (No. 138 overall) by Arizona in the 2024 NFL Draft, had two tackles (one solo), including a sack and two quarterback hits. It’s the second week in a row that Thomas registered a sack for the Cardinals in preseason action.
Thomas’ sack came late it the first half against rookie quarterback Jason Bean, a 12-yard loss on a 1st-and-10 play from the Colts’ 30-yard line. Indianapolis went on to defeat Arizona, 21-13.
Don't want to get too excited because he wasn't going against starters, but wow Xavier Thomas is really impressing me with his speed, quickness and agility. #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/OeD1PVtzhw
— Bird Droppings (@BirdmanofAZ) August 18, 2024
The Florence, S.C. native had three tackles (two solo), one tackle for loss, one sack and two quarterback hits in Arizona’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 10.
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Thomas spent parts of six seasons at Clemson from 2018-23. He led the Tigers with 21 quarterback pressures a year ago and had 25 tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and a forced fumble. Thomas closed out his collegiate tenure with 121 tackles (34 tackles for loss) and 17.5 sacks over 61 games for Clemson.
The Cardinals will wrap up their preseason slate with a nationally televised game against the Denver Broncos next Sunday, Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on CBS.
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