Roc Thomas, former Auburn and JSU standout, shares his incredible football journey from high school to the NFL. From earning his nickname “Roc” at Oxford High School to making the difficult decision to leave Auburn and transfer to JSU, Thomas reflects on the coaches, mentors, and experiences that shaped his career. He dives into life in the NFL, including mastering pre-snap reads, competing at the highest levels, and even meeting Tom Brady. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the 2017 JSU football team and his brief stint as a Jacksonville Jaguar.

https://youtu.be/wNFuE1_zdqI?si=KNK5pIR4ne15rAwt

0:00 Intro

0:10 Nickname “Roc”: How It Stuck

1:08 Playing at Oxford High School

5:09 From Army Game to Under Armour Game

7:39 Learning from John Grass & Ryan Herring

14:32 Facing JSU While at Auburn

16:04 Leaving Auburn: The Decision

21:29 John Grass’s Impact on Transfer to JSU

23:54 Highlights from the 2017 JSU Football Team

26:54 Pre-Snap Reads in the NFL

28:00 FCS vs FBS: Level of Competition

29:32 Living the Dream: Playing in the NFL

31:30 Meeting Tom Brady: A Career Moment

32:39 Six Days as a Jacksonville Jaguar

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