
Robert Thomas brings veteran UCLA linebacker grit and sideline-to-sideline edge
Robert Thomas is a former UCLA standout linebacker whose profile screams reliability: at 6-foot-0 and 235 pounds, he played with enough speed and physicality to become a first-round NFL pick in 2002, and his UCLA resume includes the kind of all-around production that separates good linebackers from forgettable ones. His biggest differentiators are instincts, downhill violence, and a proven track record in a Bruins program built on defense, making him the type of fit who can raise a unit’s toughness and communication rather than just padding box-score tackles.