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    		  Ben Thomas

    Ben Thomas

    Player Profile

    Hometown:
    Ashburn, Ga.
    Position:
    Director, Player Development
    Experience:
    13th Year
    Alma Mater:
    Auburn University, 1995

    Joined AU Staff: April 1, 1997

    Responsibility: Assists with day-to-day operations of football program with emphasis on player relations and player development.

    Experience: Joined the football staff under head coach Gene Chizik after previously serving as Director of Athletic Events from 2005-08. Was Auburn's Resident Manager of Sewell Hall from 1997-2005. Served as the defensive line coach at Tuskegee University from 1995-96. Was defensive line coach at Auburn High School from 1992-95. Played defensive tackle for seven seasons in the NFL for the New England Patriots (1985), Green Bay Packers (1986-88), Pittsburgh Steelers (1988-89), Atlanta Falcons (1989) and Los Angeles Rams (1991).

    Personal Information: Born July 2, 1961 in Ashburn, Ga. Has two sons: Benjamin III, 21, and Milton, 18. Earned his bachelor's degree in education from Auburn in 1995. Lettered for Auburn from 1981-84. Finished his college career with 290 tackles and 10 sacks. An All-SEC selection in 1984 after registering 141 total tackles.

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