Orlando Thomas
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| Orlando Thomas | |
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| Position(s): Safety |
Jersey #(s): 42 |
| Born: October 21, 1972 Crowley, Louisiana |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1995–2001 | |
| NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42 | |
| College: Southwestern Louisiana | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Tackles | 457 |
| Interceptions | 22 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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Orlando Thomas (born October 21, 1972) is a former defensive back who played in the NFL. Thomas played from 1995-2001. He played his entire career for the Minnesota Vikings.
Thomas led the NFL in interceptions with 9 during his rookie year.
Thomas was the roommate of Vikings offensive tackle Korey Stringer. Stringer died in 2001 from complications brought on by heat stroke, during training camp in Mankato, Minnesota
Thomas revealed in June 2007 that he is suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
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