Tre Thomas

Linebacker
Colorado State

Alex Khvatov:  What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?

Tre Thomas:  6’2, 222 and a 4.7 forty. 

Alex Khvatov:  Where are you currently training for the NFL Draft?

Tre Thomas:  I am training at the school in Fort Collins with my strength and conditioning coach Joey. 

Alex Khvatov:  How would you describe your Pro Day performance?

Tre Thomas:  I was satisfied with the overall results.  I had to start training later than what I expected.  I have been training for only three weeks because I had to work and help my mom out. 

Alex Khvatov:  Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?

Tre Thomas:  Coming out of high school, Colorado State was my first offer.  I had numerous teams from around the MWC.  I had San Jose State, New Mexico State, Utah State, Nevada, Iowa, Northern Colorado and Wyoming. 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose Colorado State?

Tre Thomas:  I am originally from Denver.  I liked their overall program and where they were headed.  I built a good relationship with the coaches. 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

Tre Thomas:  The main strength is my work ethic.  I get others to work and compete with me.  I have that competitive edge.  

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

Tre Thomas:  Right now, I am working on my speed.  I want to get back to where my speed was before.  I gained 15 pounds in three weeks during training.  I am looking to get bigger, faster and stronger.   

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall career.

Tre Thomas:  As a team, we accomplished a lot.  Four out of the five years, we went to a bowl game.  We had coaching changes, but I grew every year.  I played in a lot of games.  There were lots of memories.   

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

Tre Thomas:  It was my pick during my junior year.  It was my first pick six of my entire college career.  We opened up a brand-new stadium.  It was the first week of the season.     

Alex Khvatov:  What is your biggest accomplishment in college that you are most proud of?

Tre Thomas:  The biggest accomplishment was just graduating from college.  I have put in a lot of work.  I received my criminal justice degree.      

Alex Khvatov:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?

Tre Thomas:  You can only control what you can control.  Control your attitude and bring others with you.      

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team?

Tre Thomas:  The Broncos.   

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

Tre Thomas:  Definitely Tyrann Mathieu.   

Alex Khvatov:  What is the most important trait for a LB?

Tre Thomas:  Communication.  Linebackers are at the center of the defense.   

Alex Khvatov:  Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the offense?

Tre Thomas:  I start with the O-linemen.  I look at how their hands are pressed.  I watch the formations and the motions.   

Alex Khvatov:  What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?

Tre Thomas:  Safety Jamal Hicks will definitely be a good player.  He will be a senior next year.  LB Max McDonald LB is going into his senior year.   

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the toughest player that you have faced on an opposing team?

Tre Thomas:  Probably Jalen Hurts, the former Alabama QB.   

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

Tre Thomas:  I enjoy the excitement and the pressure of the game.  When you get the adrenaline pumping.  I am also a team person.  Being a part of the team is special.   

Alex Khvatov:  What makes you unique?

Tre Thomas:  I stand out because of my determination and work ethic.  I was always the underdog.  I am not the fastest or strongest, but I work extremely hard. 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

Tre Thomas:  Activities with my family like laser tag, amusement parks and go-karts.    

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?

Tre Thomas:  I want to get into law enforcement.  I wanted to be a probation officer for juveniles. 

Alex Khvatov:  What five words best describe you?

Tre Thomas:  Dedicated, hard-working, self-motivated, integrity and loyalty.