The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Ronnie Thomas.

Ronnie Thomas
Defensive lineman
College: Mississippi Valley State
Height: 6.00
Weight: 250
Born: Apr. 27, 2000
Birthplace: Jackson, MS
American

Thomas saw action both at defensive end and linebacker during his collegiate career at Mississippi Valley State. He set the school’s single-season record for sacks by a linebacker with 10.5 in 2022 while earning first-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference honours. In 2021, he was second-team all-SWAC at defensive line.

In 24 games over three seasons for the Delta Devils, he accumulated 81 total tackles including 27 tackles for loss and also had 18 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defended. Prior to enrolling at Mississippi Valley State, he played 14 games over two seasons (2018-19) at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss., and recorded 47 tackles including 14 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and one forced fumble.