Roc Thomas on Leaving Auburn, Transferring to JSU & Meeting Tom Brady

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=KNK5pIR4ne15rAwt0:00 Intro0:10 Nickname “Roc”: How It Stuck1:08 Playing at Oxford High School5:09 From Army Game to Under Armour Game7:39 Learning from John Grass & Ryan Herring14:32 Facing JSU While at Auburn16:04 Leaving Auburn: The Decision21:29 John Grass’s Impact on Transfer to JSU23:54 Highlights from the 2017 JSU Football Team26:54 Pre-Snap Reads in the NFL28:00 FCS vs FBS: Level of Competition29:32 Living the Dream: Playing in the NFL31:30 Meeting Tom Brady: A Career Moment32:39 Six Days as a Jacksonville Jaguar#auburnfootball #jacksonvillestateuniversity #minnesotavikings #nfl #jacksonvillejaguars