No. 48 – Carolina Panthers | |||||
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Ghana | February 19, 1999||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Stone Mountain (GA) | ||||
College: | Valdosta State (2017–2020) Central Michigan (2021–2022) | ||||
Undrafted: | 2023 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2024 | |||||
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Thomas Incoom (born February 19, 1999) is a Ghanaian professional American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Valdosta State and Central Michigan.
Early life
Born in Ghana, Incoom moved to the United States at the age of 12.[1] He grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia and attended Stone Mountain High School. He committed to play football at Valdosta State.[2]
College career
In his collegiate career he totaled 146 tackles, 45 being for a loss, 28.5 sacks, 2 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles one going for a touchdown, and 5 forced fumbles.[3][4] In the 2019 season he was named first team all GSC.[5] His best collegiete year occurred in 2022 where he posted 57 tackles, 19 going for a loss, 11.5 sacks, 2 fumble recovery one going all the way for a touchdown, and a forced fumble. His efforts in the 2022 season resulted in him being named first team all-MAC.[6][7]
Incoom was projected to be a 6th to 7th round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.[8][9]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
262 lb (119 kg) |
33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) |
4.66 s | 1.65 s | 2.68 s | 4.33 s | 7.10 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) |
23 reps | |
Sources:[10][11] |
Denver Broncos
After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Incoom signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[12]
Incoom appeared in four games with the Broncos during the 2023 season, recording one tackle against Miami in a Denver loss and assisting on a tackle against Detroit, also a Denver loss.[13]
On August 27, 2024, Incoom was waived by the Broncos.[14]
Carolina Panthers
On August 28, 2024, Incoom was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8.[16]
References
- ^ Driesenga, Tyler (April 27, 2023). "Thomas Incoom's Journey From Ghana to the NFL Draft". 9&10 News. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Thomas Incoom, Central Michigan, Defensive Line". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Incoom". Valdosta State University Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Incoom". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Incoom, DE, Central Michigan". Pro Football Network. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "THOMAS INCOOM DL/EDGE CENTRAL MICHIGAN | NFL DRAFT PROFILE & SCOUTING REPORT". NFL Draft Buzz. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Central Michigan Chippewas". NFL Mock Draft Database. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Incoom Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Thomas Incoom College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Nothaft, Patrick. "Central Michigan DE Thomas Incoom joins Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent". MLive. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Incoom 2024 Stats Profile". www.espn.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 27, 2024). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2024). "Panthers bring Jordan Matthews back to 53-man roster". Panthers.com.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (October 8, 2024). "Panthers add offensive line and outside linebacker depth". Panthers.com.
External links
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from DeKalb County, Georgia
- American football defensive ends
- Valdosta State Blazers football players
- Central Michigan Chippewas football players
- Denver Broncos players
- Carolina Panthers players
- Ghanaian players of American football
- Ghanaian emigrants to the United States