What can you guys tell me about Syracuse SS Shamarko Thomas?

nicfre2011 · Joined: 15 Mar 2011 Posts: 5303 Location: SC

What can you guys tell me about Syracuse junior strong safety Shamarko Thomas? What do you see as his main strengths/weaknesses? Where do you see him projecting in the NFL best position-wise?

At quick glance, he seems somewhat short for the safety position although he does have good size. I have read several comments regarding his elite raw physical measurables (including a reportedly very fast 40 yard dash time) and wonder if he is a top-tier safety prospect or maybe a potential candidate to see if he can play cornerback (might be unlikely if he hasn't been given the shot at Syracuse)?

ajdodge09 · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 11:07 am Post subject:

He has a pretty cool name, I can tell you that much.
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SUfbondarebound · Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 5147

He is an absolute FREAK athlete. Sub 4.3 speed and ripped. He's really good in run defense, is a solid tackler, and can lay a good hit. He's short for a SS, which could hurt him, and he doesn't have great ball skills or back-pedalling. I wouldn't be surprised if Shamarko has a huge year this year, but I also wouldn't be surprised if he's hampered with nagging injuries that he seems to get every year.

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Dawgpoun8017 · Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Posts: 9087 Location: Waterloo,NY

The guy is fearless he ay nto be the biggest guy on the field but he will go up to the biggest guy and knock him the eff out. very good tackler, not gonna find alot of guy who are going to outwork him. I think he is going to open some eyes
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blueridge · Joined: 25 Jun 2012 Posts: 57 Location: charlottesville,va

He's got a really stupid first name.

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Gatoradus · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:29 pm Post subject:

I'll tell you this much; I'm from OLHS (where Shamarko graduated from) and he came to OLHS after I graduated but I watched some games. He was originally a linebacker, even for Syracuse which explain his exceptional tackling ability.

Thing is, no NFL scouts know about him... yet.

He has potential to be a 1st-round pick... Also undrafted free agent.

I'm also a Steelers fan, his talent would very much suit Polamalu's position which is a Joker, attacking everywhere, hit players so hard that their girlfriends died, he's a good kid with great academic record, and he's a true athlete (got a great track record but of course, his teammate Justin Hunter had a better track record, who currently play for the Tenn).

If your team employs Cover 2, he'd be undersized to play the safety, doesn't backpedals like a poster mentioned earlier, and gambles little too much. So you'd have to find a scheme that fits him best and that's where he will excel at next level.

As a prospect, I still love him.

Nobody · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:41 pm Post subject:

coors · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 6367 Location: Atlanta

I can tell you that the name Shamarko is an awesome name.
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Gatoradus · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

I don't know about whitner. Whitner sure is physical, yes but... he's far from a blitzing safety. Thomas meet the category of bob sanders, adrian wilson, polamlu, and other safeties.

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24isthelaw · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:46 pm Post subject:

Forget 40 times, his ability to get from point A to point B on the football field is tremendous. His reaction time is excellent and has an extra gear to close on the ball. If he can stay in one piece he'll be good.
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