Running Back
10th Round
Valley City State (North Dakota)
"A product of schoolboy athletics in Philadelphia, Thomas has turned out to be a highly versatile all-around athlete at Valley City State College in North Dakota. In three seasons there, the 6-3, 200-pounder has played at defensive back, wide receiver and running back, as well as being a punt and kickoff return specialist ... and he did all of those things extremely well.
He's just as versatile in track where he runs the 100, 220, is on the 440-yard relay team and also runs the 120-yard hurdles. He's been timed at 4.7 for the 40, 9.7 for the 100, and with this type of speed and size could prove to be a candidate for return work with the Giants. Pro scouts who saw Thomas in action his past season rated him as easily the best running back in his conference, blessed with great natural abilities in the areas quickness, instincts and overall capabilities.
John was born in Philadelphia and was a three-sport standout at Simon Gratz High School. He still lives in Philadelphia."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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