Thomas DeCoud

Atlanta Falcons 98th pick

FS ·

California · 2008–2014

104

Games

326

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Thomas DeCoud is a former free safety out of California, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 98th overall pick (round 3) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 104 regular-season games from 2008 to 2014, with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2008

Round

Round 3

Pick

98th overall

Team

Atlanta Falcons

Position

College

California

Thomas DeCoud Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 6 seasons.
Ranks 9th in the 2008 draft class in interceptions (15).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2008	ATL	6	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	ATL	16	49	11	0	2	3	3	7	2
2010	ATL	16	49	18	0	0	0	1	4	2
2011	ATL	15	64	19	0	0	2	4	6	0
2012	ATL	16	61	14	4	1	1	6	9	0
2013	ATL	15	43	21	1	0	0	0	2	0
2014	CAR	13	34	15	0	0	1	1	3	0
Career		97	304	99	5	3	7	15	31	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

207 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.50s

Vertical Jump

35.5"

Broad Jump

122"

3-Cone Drill

6.85s

Shuttle

4.27s

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