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Barnstormers Sign Veteran Wide Receiver

December 3, 2021 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have signed veteran wide receiver Eric Thomas to the 2022 roster, Head Coach Dave Mogensen announced today.

Thomas (6-2, 210, Troy University) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his for sixth season in the Indoor Football League (IFL). Thomas made his IFL debut with the Cedar Rapids Titans in 2016 before joining the Nebraska Danger that same season where he remained through the franchise's final year of play in 2019. While with the Danger, Thomas made a name for himself in the indoor game after his breakout 2018 season, earning Second Team All-IFL honors. Last year, Thomas was signed to the Green Bay Blizzard where he appeared in 11 games collecting 28 receptions for 331 yards and 13 touchdowns and also recording one rushing touchdown.

Collegiately, Thomas spent four years at Troy University. In his four seasons with the Trojans, Thomas appeared in 46 games collecting 197 receptions for 2,655 yards and 29 touchdowns.

Following his collegiate career, Thomas was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a priority free agent and appeared in three pre-season games before being released. He later appeared on the practice squad with the Colts as well as the Buffalo Bills. Thomas went on to earn an opportunity with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL where he appeared in two pre-season games.

"Eric is one of the premier receivers in all of indoor football," said Head Coach Mogensen. "In addition, he has developed a reputation as a great leader and teammate. Fans better get ready to hear "Touchdown! DJP to Thomas!" a lot this season."

Thomas will join the Iowa Barnstormers 2022 Training Camp in the spring.

Season Tickets for the 2022 Iowa Barnstormers season are available now for as low as $96. For more information, call the Barnstormers front office at 515-633-2255 or visit www.theiowabarnstormers.com.

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