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Santonio Thomas

position

Defensive Tackle

Height

6-4

Weight

296 lbs.

Class

Sophomore

Hometown

South Bay, Fla.

High School

Glades Central HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Glades Central…considered one of the state’s top defensive linemen…All-American by USA Today…a National Bluechips All-American…ranked among the nation’s top 17 defensive ends by National Bluechips…ranked among the nation’s top 20 defensive ends by Prep Football Report…two-time first-team Class 3A All-State selection…ranked the state’s top defensive end prospect by The Florida Times-Union…ranked among the top four defensive linemen in Florida by SuperPrep…named to the Orlando Sentinel All-Florida Team (12 players)…had 15 quarterback sacks as a senior in 1999…had 105 tackles for a team that won the Class 3A Florida State Championship…selected to play for Florida in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game…coached by Milton Watson.

PERSONAL: Born 7/2/81…criminology major…full name is Santonio Thomas…son of Aston and Bona Thomas.