Nice profile of Charlie from Ken and the AJC:
In his days as a Thomasville High Bulldog, Charlie Thomas played everywhere. He was a safety primarily, but he also played closer to the line of scrimmage. He played cornerback as a freshman. He sometimes played running back. He returned kicks and punts. One game, when coach Zach Grage didn’t...
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“I’m more of a zone player,” said Thomas of the role. “Just play off of the run and get a run-pass read. If it’s run, I usually have a fit, and if it’s pass, I usually just go off the quarterback’s eyes and play off instinct for the most part.”
For someone who has strong spatial-awareness skills, tackles well in the open field, is fast and agile and has keen instincts amplified by an appetite for preparation, it’s an ideal position. Toss in that, at 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, he hits with force and has deft ball skills.
“I like being in space,” Thomas said, “and I feel like I can see the whole defense there. It just feels a lot more comfortable.”