Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas III (born January 31, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and has played in the United Football League (UFL) for the Arlington Renegades.

Early life Thomas grew up in Thomasville, Georgia and attended Thomasville High School. In high school he was named a two-time all-state and all-region team. In Thomas's senior year he recorded 78 tackles and helped lead Thomasville to an undefeated regular season for the first time in 29 years Thomas would decide to commit to play college football at Georgia Tech over as teams such as Auburn and Ole Miss.

College career Thomas played at Georgia Tech for five years, recording 313 tackles, 37 being for a loss, 10 sacks, four interceptions, five pass deflections, six fumble recoveries, and seven forced fumbles. In 2021 he put up 70 tackles, 10 going for a loss, three sacks, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. For his efforts on the year he was named an All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honorable mention. However Thomas's best season came in 2022 where he put up 112 tackles, 10.5 being for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions, two pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles, For his great performance on the year he was named Third team All-ACC.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Thomas signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. Thomas signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024. He was placed on injured reserve on August 1. Thomas was released from IR on August 5.

Arlington Renegades On March 6, 2025, Thomas signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).

Cleveland Browns (second stint) On August 21, 2025, the Cleveland Browns signed Thomas. Thomas was waived by the Browns on August 24.

Houston Gamblers On January 13, 2026, Thomas was drafted by the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL).

Personal life Thomas has a degree from Georgia Tech in business administration.