Andrew Thomas
American football offensive tackle

Born
January 22nd, 1999
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American football offensive tackle played for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted fourth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, contributed significantly to the team's offensive line. Played college football at the University of Georgia, where received multiple accolades for performance. Demonstrated exceptional skills in both pass protection and run blocking, aiding in the team's offensive strategy.
Drafted fourth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft
Played for the New York Giants
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