Former Oregon WR/KR standout De’Anthony Thomas — a former Baltimore Raven when he opted out in 2020 due to COVID and who now is signed to to the BC Lions in the CFL — wants to return to the NFL and will be working out at Oregon’s Pro Day on April 1st.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 27, 2022
A talent like De’Anthony Thomas needs to be in the NFL.
The former Oregon Duck receiver/kick return specialist will be participating in Oregon Pro Day on April 1 in hopes of catching footballs and the attention of some NFL teams.
Thomas has spent six seasons in the NFL, five with the Chiefs, where he was used primarily a kick returner. He was with the Baltimore Ravens for one season, sat out 2020 due to COVID. Although he just signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, Thomas is shooting for a return to the NFL.
Whoever Thomas signs with, hopefully, that team can figure out how to use his unique set of skills as he was the first hybrid player to play for the Ducks. At Oregon, Thomas scored 45 touchdowns in his three seasons.
Thomas also be at the Oregon spring game April 23 where he will be the offensive coordinator for one of the teams.