Shamarko Thomas was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 111th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Thomas Selected by Pittsburgh
4/27/2013 1:20:00 PM | Football
Safety Shamarko Thomas is the third Orange football standout to be drafted in this year's 2013 NFL Draft. The Virginia Beach, Va. native was the 111th selection in the fourth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thomas joins fellow teammates and 2012 captains, Justin Pugh and Ryan Nassib in this year's draft. Pugh was the 19th overall pick by the New York Giants, while Nassib was also chosen by the Giants with the 110th overall selection in the fourth round. Â
Thomas is the first Syracuse safety to be drafted in the NFL since Anthony Smith was selected in the third round as the 83rd pick of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the first Syracuse player to be chosen by Pittsburgh since Smith was selected.  Check out the former Orange who have played for the Pittsburgh Steelers here.
A 2012 All-BIG EAST First Team selection and ECAC FBS All-Star, Thomas ranks fifth on the Syracuse record list for tackles by a defensive back (263). The team captain led the SU defense with 88 tackles and he posted a career-best 14 tackles against Cincinnati in 2012. He was also named to the ESPN.com All-BIG EAST Team and honored as an ECAC Division I Football Sub-Division All-Star.
All fans are invited to join 'Orangenation Rising,' a state of mind where passion, tradition and die-hard loyalty intersect, by renewing their season tickets or reserving new 2013 season tickets with a $25 deposit. Fans can use the internet (SUAthletics.com), telephone (888-DOME-TIX), or visit the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Season tickets start at just $99 each.
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Thomas is the first Syracuse safety to be drafted in the NFL since Anthony Smith was selected in the third round as the 83rd pick of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the first Syracuse player to be chosen by Pittsburgh since Smith was selected.  Check out the former Orange who have played for the Pittsburgh Steelers here.
A 2012 All-BIG EAST First Team selection and ECAC FBS All-Star, Thomas ranks fifth on the Syracuse record list for tackles by a defensive back (263). The team captain led the SU defense with 88 tackles and he posted a career-best 14 tackles against Cincinnati in 2012. He was also named to the ESPN.com All-BIG EAST Team and honored as an ECAC Division I Football Sub-Division All-Star.
All fans are invited to join 'Orangenation Rising,' a state of mind where passion, tradition and die-hard loyalty intersect, by renewing their season tickets or reserving new 2013 season tickets with a $25 deposit. Fans can use the internet (SUAthletics.com), telephone (888-DOME-TIX), or visit the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Season tickets start at just $99 each.
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
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