Stantley Thomas-Oliver

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Stantley Thomas-Oliver III
Thomas-Oliver III with the Carolina Panthers in 2020
No. 23 – BC Lions
PositionCornerback/Defensive back
Roster statusPractice roster
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (1998-06-04) June 4, 1998
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCharlotte (Punta Gorda, Florida)
CollegeFIU (2016–2019)
NFL draft2020: 7th round, 221st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Stantley Thomas-Oliver III (born June 4, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback/defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the FIU Panthers.

College career

Thomas-Oliver III began his career at Florida International University as a wide receiver and had 36 receptions for 489 yards and a touchdown in two seasons.[1] He became a cornerback prior to his junior year after jokingly covering teammates in practice, making 24 starts over his last two seasons. In his first year at the new position, Thomas-Oliver III was a 2018 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. As a senior, he earned second-team All-Conference USA honors after posting eight passes defensed, an interception, 2.0 sacks, and 4.0 tackles for loss.[2] In his career he had 94 career, two interceptions, seven tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		4.48 s1.51 s2.63 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]

Carolina Panthers

Thomas-Oliver III was selected in the seventh round, 221st overall, of the 2020 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.[2]

On November 20, 2021, Thomas-Oliver III was placed on injured reserve.[5] He was activated on December 18.[6]

On October 16, 2022, Thomas-Oliver III was placed on injured reserve.[7]

On August 29, 2023, Thomas-Oliver III was waived for final roster cuts, but signed to the Panthers' practice squad the following day.[8][9] He was released on September 22.[10]

New York Giants

On October 30, 2023, Thomas-Oliver III was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[11] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Giants signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[12] He was waived on July 31 with a non-football injury designation.[13]

Birmingham Stallions

On November 18, 2024, Thomas-Oliver III signed with the Birmingham Stallions.[14]

Detroit Lions

On December 17, 2024, Thomas-Oliver III was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[15] He was signed to the team's active roster on January 4, 2025.[16]

Thomas-Oliver III signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit on January 20, 2025.[17] On July 27, Thomas-Oliver III was released by the Lions.[18]

BC Lions

On May 18, 2026, Thomas-Oliver III signed as a defensive back with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[19] On May 31, 2026, Thomas-Oliver III was assigned to the Lions' practice roster to start the 2026 CFL season.[20]

References

  1. Goins, Zach (April 25, 2020). "Get to know seventh-round pick Stantley Thomas-Oliver III". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  2. Simmons, Myles (April 25, 2020). "Panthers select Stantley Thomas-Oliver III in seventh round". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  3. "Stantley Thomas-Oliver Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  4. "2020 NFL Draft Scout Stantley Thomas-Oliver III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  5. Gantt, Darin (November 20, 2021). "Panthers activate guard John Miller". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  6. Rizzuit, Anthony (December 18, 2021). "Panthers place DT Derrick Brown on reserve/COVID-19 list". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  7. Gantt, Darin (October 15, 2022). "Panthers place Stantley Thomas-Oliver on injured reserve". Panthers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  9. Gantt, Darin (August 30, 2023). "Panthers add 11 players to the practice squad". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  10. Rizzuti, Anthony (September 23, 2023). "Panthers release CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. Fennelly, John (October 30, 2023). "Giants sign CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver to practice squad". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. "Giants sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  13. "Giants claim CB Mario Goodrich off waivers". giants.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  14. Larsen, James. "Stallions Sign Bradlee Anae & Stantley Thomas-Oliver". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  15. Reisman, Jeremy (December 17, 2024). "Detroit Lions place 3 players on IR, add new cornerback to practice squad". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  16. Risdon, Jeff (January 4, 2025). "Lions activate Alex Anzalone, Kalif Raymond for Week 18 vs Vikings". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  17. Schlitt, Erik (January 20, 2025). "Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  18. Simmons, Myles. "Lions release CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  19. Heilman, Michael. "B.C. Lions sign OL Joshua Donovan, two others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  20. "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved May 31, 2026.