Cameron
Thomas.
Cameron
Thomas.
San Diego State· 6'4"· 267 lb
The Arizona Cardinals primarily utilize a multiple 3-4 defense that blends aspects of one-gap and two-gap principles, often relying on hybrid fronts to generate pressure.
As a rookie, he projects as a rotational 5-tech and pass-rush specialist on third downs, with a ceiling to develop into a starting 3-4 defensive end capable of setting the edge and generating interior pressure.
He would be a poor fit in a true 4-3 wide-9 front that emphasizes speed rushers off the edge without requiring significant interior strength.
His tweener size and versatile skill set make him a valuable asset for a creative defensive strategist who can exploit mismatches in various alignments.
Selected #87 overall in Round 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft by Arizona Cardinals out of San Diego State.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
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| 2016 | New Mexico | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | San Diego State | 13 | 49 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | San Diego State | 8 | 34 | 3.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | San Diego State | 14 | 71 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 35 | 156 | 20.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Cameron Thomas has played two seasons for the Arizona Cardinals, contributing as a rotational defensive end. He has shown flashes as a pass rusher but is still developing into a consistent contributor.