Demaryius Thomas

Thomas attended West Laurens High School in Montrose, Ga., where he was a first-team Class AA all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a two-time all-region and All-Heart of Georgia choice. Caught 56 passes for 756 yards (13.5 avg.) with seven touchdowns as a senior. Played on the school's state championship basketball team. First name is pronounced duh-MARE-ee-us. Demaryius Thomas was born on Dec. 25, 1987, in Montrose, Ga.