Former UGA LT Andrew Thomas signs life-changing contract

Former Georgia Bulldog offensive tackle Andrew Thomas has officially inked his rookie contract with the New York Giants.

Thomas played three seasons at the University of Georgia before declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft. At UGA, he earned immediate playing time against elite competition, including a start in the 2018 National Championship Game.

The New York Giants selected Thomas with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Thomas was the NFL Draft’s highest offensive lineman selected. He additionally set the record as the earliest drafted offensive lineman to play at the University of Georgia (record was previously held by Royce Smith, an eighth overall selection in 1972).

Now, Thomas’s NFL dreams are becoming a reality. He’s almost ready for the 2020 NFL season. Oh and don’t forget that he’s signed a $32.35 million contract that includes a $21.1 million signing bonus according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The contract is fully guaranteed and allows Thomas to begin to participate in training camp. Like a typical rookie first round deal, it allows for the New York Giants to have a team option following the fourth season of the agreement.

Here’s what it looked like the moment Andrew Thomas inked his rookie contract:

All glory be to God🙏🏾… I’m officially a NY GIANT 🔵🔴 @nygiants pic.twitter.com/oB80YBu7dL

— Andrew Thomas (@allforgod_55) July 27, 2020

The #Giants and No. 4 overall pick OT Andrew Thomas from Georgia are in agreement on a four-year, fully guaranteed $32.345M contract with a $21.1M signing bonus, source said. The fourth top 5 pick to get his deal done, he’ll take a physical today and then sign.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 27, 2020