Norris Thomas

Norris Lee Thomas (May 3, 1954 – March 7, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.^[1] He was inducted into the Pascagoula Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.^[2] He was the brother of fellow NFL player Lynn Thomas.^[3] He died in Biloxi, Mississippi, on March 7, 2025, at the age of 70.^[4]

Norris Thomas

Thomas, c. 1982
No. 41
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1954-05-03)May 3, 1954 Inverness, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	March 7, 2025(2025-03-07) (aged 70) Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Pascagoula (Pascagoula, Mississippi)
College	Southern Miss
NFL draft	1976: 9th round, 257th overall pick
Career history
Miami Dolphins (1976–1979) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1980–1984)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 9 Fumble recoveries 7 Defensive touchdowns 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference