Man, I can’t believe the 2016 season was De’Anthony Thomas’ last in the NFL. It seems like just yesterday I was a 15 year old kid watching him ball out at Oregon. To say that he had an impressive run in the NFL would be a huge understatement.
He was an electric player who brought the crowd to its feet with his thrilling runs and big plays. I remember the game against the Patriots in 2015 where he had a 70 yard punt return for a touchdown – man, it was something else! Of course, he wasn’t just there to put up gaudy numbers. His ability to stretch the field with his speed forced defenses to open up the middle of the field, opening up the offense for the other playmakers.
But the 2016 season was a disappointment. He only suited up for four games, and when the Chiefs decided to move on from him in the offseason, it all but ended his time in the NFL.
It’s a shame that he didn’t have more of an opportunity to shine. But, I mean, given the way his career ended, I’m happy for him. He got the chance to contribute to a team that won the Super Bowl two years in a row, and that’s something that many players don’t get to experience.
I know that his 2016 season didn’t go as planned, but I hope De’Anthony Thomas can look back on his time in the NFL and appreciate all the good times he had. He was a special player who electrified us all with his incredible speed and playmaking ability. I’m sure that wherever he lands, he’ll succeed and make us all proud.
Now, onto the stuff that followed in his post-NFL career…
De’Anthony Thomas didn’t waste any time getting back into the action after his departure from the NFL. He joined the inaugural season of the American Flag Football League, and shined in his new role. He also participated in the World Championship of American Football, representing Team USA and helping to bring home the gold medal.
After that, De’Anthony refocused his attention on the music industry. He had always played around with it in the off-season, but now he was taking it more seriously, dropping singles and performing at shows around the country.
I think one of the best things about De’Anthony is that he isn’t afraid to bet on himself. He went from the gridiron to the stage, and he’s doing it all while staying true to himself. I’m really proud of the work he’s put in and the accomplishments he’s achieved post-NFL. It’s a testament to his resilience and work ethic.
In addition to his music career, De’Anthony Thomas is also a highly sought after celebrity endorser. He’s become somewhat of a trailblazer in this regard, and he’s worked with some major brands like Red Bull and Beats by Dre. I feel like he’s really been able to showcase his personality and influence through these partnerships.
And it doesn’t stop there! He recently announced that he was working on a new book about his life and his journey in the NFL. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and dive into his story. I’m sure that he’s going to inspire a whole new generation of athletes and entrepreneurs with his work.
As if that wasn’t enough,
De’Anthony Thomas also recently started his own podcast called the Grind Squad Super Show. It’s an audio extension of his blog and he covers topics ranging from football to entrepreneurship to social issues. It’s really cool to see him using his platform and voice to inspire and motivate others.
Finally, he’s started a full stack development bootcamp called Code & Chrome – the goal being to help empower more people to become tech entrepreneurs. I think this is a great way for De’Anthony to give back to the community, providing a platform for people to succeed in tech and business.
I’m so proud of the work De’Anthony Thomas has done post-NFL. He didn’t let his departure from the league be a stopping point for him – instead, he’s used it as a launching pad for greatness. He’s become an inspiring example of how to turn seemingly negative situations into opportunity, and I’m excited to see what he does in the years to come.