Michigan State's Thomas soars from obscurity to NFL draft
Published 4/25/2008 at Patriots & NFL - BostonHerald.com
LANSING, Mich. - A year ago, Devin Thomas was a relatively unknown receiver just getting ready to crack the starting lineup at Michigan State.
This weekend, he's...
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Michigan State's Thomas rises from obscurity
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- A year ago, Devin Thomas was a relatively unknown receiver just getting ready...
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- A year ago, Devin Thomas was a relatively unknown receiver just getting ready...
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Looks like Devin Thomas - the one WR who most teams could see going at 21 - could be gone to Philly or Tampa - both have a need there and he's a great West Coast fit. Tampa could Jenkins as well, as he's one of the top guys available on the overall ...
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