EP 28: Interview With Retired NFL Running Back Thomas Jones

https://atgridiron.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ATG-Thomas.png ()SUBSCRIBEhttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/after-the-gridiron/id1441939773?mt=2 (ITunes) | https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3poqibyqfnwjnj5mwcn6lhmz2i (Google Play) | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/after-the-gridiron (Stitcher) Thomas had a great career playing 12 seasons in the NFL and is one of only 31 players in NFL history to accumulate 10,000 career rushing yards.  He grew up in an athletic family with his dad being a former football player and his mom was a cheerleader.  His siblings also played sports, however they were not competitive against each other but were supportive of each others accomplishments.  At 5 years old he already had the goal to play in the NFL and told his parents that he would make it.  They bought him a Tony Dorsett jersey, which they later gave back to him framed once he was in the NFL and accomplished his goal.  As a standout in high school he was heavily recruited by the top programs in the country.  He committed early to Notre Dame who was led by the legendary Lou Holts.  However after going on an official visit to Virginia as courtesy to the local university, he had a change of heart and changed his commitment to Virginia.  He wanted his father to tell Notre Dame the news but his dad made him make that call.  He had an outstanding career with the Cavaliers and holds many school records.  With that success came high expectations in the NFL, where he was projected to be a top 5 pick in the 2000 draft.  It was an incredible experience for him to go there with his family and be selected 7th overall and fulfill his childhood dream.  Success in the NFL didn’t come right away with injuries and opportunities hindering him.  He found success in Chicago and was able to play in a Super Bowl with the Bears and had a great game, despite the loss.  As his career came to an end, he wasn’t sure what avenue in life he would take.  He was living in Miami at the time and had a project he was working on.  One of the publicists thought he had some talent for acting and said he should pursue that.  He went for it and had success right away.  He landed a role on Being Mary Jane which stared Gabrielle Union.  With that initial success he decided he better get some acting classes so he doesn’t embarrass himself.  He’s now doing many projects and even producing his own content.  For all the information on what he’s doing please follow the links below.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasjonesrb/?hl=en (www.instagram.com/thomasjonesrb)Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasqjones?lang=en (www.twitter.com/thomasqjones)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialThomasQJones/ (www.facebook.com/OfficialThomasQJones/)Resources:https://www.atgridiron.com (www.atgridiron.com)http://www.symfonies.ca (www.symfonies.ca)