Arizona Cardinals host running back prospect

The Arizona Cardinals continue to make their pre-draft visit rounds, this time with UNLV speedster Lexington Thomas.

In a stacked 2019 running back class, Nevada Las Vegas star running back Lexington Thomas has started to make a name a for himself, specifically within the Arizona Cardinals. Per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle via Twitter, the Cardinals hosted the undersized Lexington Thomas (5-foot-8, 180-pounds) last week at their annual pre-draft local prospect day.

Although Thomas may not get drafted, he should find a spot in the NFL as a third-down back or returner. He’s best described as a speed merchant at the position which showed at his UNLV pro-day. He finished the event recording a 4.27 second 40-yard-dash and 4.31 second 40-yard-dash with a composite of 4.29 seconds.

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His speed earned him the nickname “Lightning” in the Sin City which he backed up with electric play. Over four seasons, Thomas rushed the ball 631 times for 3,555 yards and 40 touchdowns. He also caught 43 passes and turned that into 491 yards and three touchdowns.

Per Pro Football Focus, Thomas forced 29 missed tackles and had 496 yards after contact, both solid numbers for the undersized back.

Thomas was also a track standout during his time in high school as he was awarded all-district awards.

Thomas may have a harder time entering the league than his bigger running back peers, but there is a spot for him in the NFL, specifically within Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. His offense should require a change of pace back to couple with David Johnson. Although the Cards have Chase Edmonds, T.J. Logan, and D.J. Foster currently employed behind the star, taking a shot at Thomas as a priority UDFA or late-round pick may do more good than bad.

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