Joseph Hayden Thomas, popularly known as Joe Thomas, is a former American football player who played in the position of an offensive tackle.
The now retired lineman played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, from 2007 to 2017, with the Cleveland Browns.
The Cleveland Browns chose Thomas as their third pick overall in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. Despite having performed well in college, Thomas’s professional career was a thing of wonder.
The linebacker was invited to the Pro Bowl in each of his first ten seasons. The Pro Bowl is the National Football League’s all-star game.
Thomas did not miss a single play in his career until his final season in 2017. The offensive tackle has played 10,636 consecutive snaps in his career. This record is the longest streak since the National Football League began recording snap counts in 1999.
Thomas is rightfully regarded as one of the best offensive linemen of all time. The player has seen the following career highlights and awards:
- Six-time First-team All-Pro from 2009 to 2011 and 2013 to 2015
- Two-time Second Team All-Pro in 2008 and 2012
- Ten-time Pro Bowl from 2007 to 2016
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team in 2007
- Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
- Outland Trophy in 2006
- Unanimous All-American in 2006
- Two-time First-team All-Big Ten in 2005 and 2006
Here Are Some Facts And Stats About Joe Thomas
| 37 |
| $48 Million |
| Athlete, Sports Analyst |
| American |
| Cleveland Browns |
| Offensive Tackle |
| Brookfield Central |
| Wisconsin |
| 167 |
| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| 312 lb (142 kg) |
| December 4, 1984 |
| Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| 2007 – Present |
Who Is Joe Thomas’ Wife, Annie Thomas?
Joe Thomas has been married to his wife Annie Thomas since 2007, and they have four children.
Annie Thomas is a former University of Wisconsin women’s basketball player. The former college basketball player lettered from 2002 to 2006 at Wisconsin.
Thomas served as team captain during her senior season and averaged 4.1 rebounds per game.
As a junior, the former college basketball player led the Badgers, as the Wisconsin team is named, in rebounding with 6.8 rebounds per game and an average of 5.9 points per game.
Thomas also started 24 of the 28 games she appeared in. The woman graduated from the University of Wisconsin with Applied Economics and Life Science communication degrees.
Thomas was also a three-time Academic All-BIg 10 selection. Before becoming Assistant Coach, Thomas worked as the radio color analyst for Wisconsin women’s basketball home games.
Currently, Annie Thomas serves as an assistant coach for the Cleveland State University Vikings women’s basketball team.
According to the University’s website, Thomas will work with the posts, assist with recruiting and be in charge of the Vikings’ community service efforts and academics.
More About Joe Thomas’s Wife – A Look At Their Married Life And Family
Offensive lineman Joe Thomas met his wife, Annie Thomas, at the University of Wisconsin.
According to the couple, they first ran into each other in the football training room when Annie came in to have an ankle tapped.
The two athletes got to talking and found delight in each other’s company, and soon started dating.
Thomas stated that he proposed to Annie a night before he received the Outland Trophy on December 6, 2006, and that she did not hesitate to say yes.
The couple was engaged for over six months but finally tied the knot on July 7, 2007.
According to the two, they got married on one of the hottest days of the summer in Madison, Wisconsin.
Much has been made about Annie’s dress; the bride wore a strapless taffeta gown with Swarovski crystal, and pearl beading with a sweetheart neckline and a lace-up back brought together by tiny covered buttons all the way down.
Joe and Annie are very happy together as is evident by the fact that they have four children. The couple is very protective of their children’s identity and hasn’t let much information about them be revealed to the public.
Has Joe Thomas Lost Weight?
Offensive lineman Joe Thomas surprised everyone when he lost 50 pounds after retirement.
According to the retired football player, losing weight was one of the things he was most excited to do in retirement.
Thomas famously stated that it was very easy for him to lose weight as he simply ate less. His statement left many fans and media outlets speechless as there was nothing they could say back.
Thomas has stayed busy after retirement. The retired lineman currently works as an analyst for the NFL Network and appears on pre-game and post-game Thursday Night Football shows.
Thomas also co-hosts the ThomaHawk Show, a popular podcast with fellow former NFL and Cleveland Browns player Andrew Hawkins.
Thomas is still very much a part of the Browns as he continues to do media work with the team’s organization which includes game analysis and breakdowns in segments called Cup of Joe which began in 2020.