Eric Jason Thomas (born September 11, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets and Denver Broncos. He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave. The Bengals selected Thomas in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft.[1] He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1988 season.[2]