Stantley Thomas-Oliver III

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III
Thomas-Oliver III with the Carolina Panthers in 2020
No. 23 – BC Lions
PositionCornerback/Defensive back
Roster statusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (1998-06-04) June 4, 1998
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCharlotte (Punta Gorda, Florida)
CollegeFIU (2016–2019)
NFL draft2020: 7th round, 221st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III (born June 4, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback/defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the FIU Panthers.

College career

Thomas-Oliver III began his career at Florida International University as a wide receiver and had 36 receptions for 489 yards and a touchdown in two seasons.[1] He became a cornerback prior to his junior year after jokingly covering teammates in practice, making 24 starts over his last two seasons. In his first year at the new position, Thomas-Oliver III was a 2018 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. As a senior, he earned second-team All-Conference USA honors after posting eight passes defensed, an interception, 2.0 sacks, and 4.0 tackles for loss.[2] In his career he had 94 career, two interceptions, seven tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		4.48 s1.51 s2.63 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]

Carolina Panthers

Thomas-Oliver III was selected in the seventh round, 221st overall, of the 2020 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.[2]

On November 20, 2021, Thomas-Oliver III was placed on injured reserve.[5] He was activated on December 18.[6]

On October 16, 2022, Thomas-Oliver III was placed on injured reserve.[7]

On August 29, 2023, Thomas-Oliver III was waived for final roster cuts, but signed to the Panthers' practice squad the following day.[8][9] He was released on September 22.[10]

New York Giants

On October 30, 2023, Thomas-Oliver III was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[11] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Giants signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[12] He was waived on July 31 with a non-football injury designation.[13]

Birmingham Stallions

On November 18, 2024, Thomas-Oliver III signed with the Birmingham Stallions.[14]

Detroit Lions

On December 17, 2024, Thomas-Oliver III was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[15] He was signed to the team's active roster on January 4, 2025.[16]

Thomas-Oliver III signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit on January 20, 2025.[17] On July 27, Thomas-Oliver III was released by the Lions.[18]

BC Lions

On May 18, 2026, Thomas-Oliver III signed as a defensive back with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[19] On May 31, 2026, Thomas-Oliver III was assigned to the Lions' practice roster to start the 2026 CFL season.[20] Before the start of week 11, Thomas-Oliver was promoted to the Lions' active roster.[21]

References

  1. 1 2 Goins, Zach (April 25, 2020). "Get to know seventh-round pick Stantley Thomas-Oliver III". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Simmons, Myles (April 25, 2020). "Panthers select Stantley Thomas-Oliver III in seventh round". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Stantley Thomas-Oliver Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Stantley Thomas-Oliver III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ Gantt, Darin (November 20, 2021). "Panthers activate guard John Miller". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  6. ↑ Rizzuit, Anthony (December 18, 2021). "Panthers place DT Derrick Brown on reserve/COVID-19 list". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 15, 2022). "Panthers place Stantley Thomas-Oliver on injured reserve". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  9. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 30, 2023). "Panthers add 11 players to the practice squad". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  10. ↑ Rizzuti, Anthony (September 23, 2023). "Panthers release CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ Fennelly, John (October 30, 2023). "Giants sign CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver to practice squad". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Giants sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Giants claim CB Mario Goodrich off waivers". giants.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  14. ↑ Larsen, James. "Stallions Sign Bradlee Anae & Stantley Thomas-Oliver". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ Reisman, Jeremy (December 17, 2024). "Detroit Lions place 3 players on IR, add new cornerback to practice squad". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  16. ↑ Risdon, Jeff (January 4, 2025). "Lions activate Alex Anzalone, Kalif Raymond for Week 18 vs Vikings". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  17. ↑ Schlitt, Erik (January 20, 2025). "Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  18. ↑ Simmons, Myles. "Lions release CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  19. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "B.C. Lions sign OL Joshua Donovan, two others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  20. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Roster". BC Lions. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
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