New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is a proud alum of the Ohio State Buckeyes, and he was spotted among the attendees gathered for the Buckeyes spring game in Columbus. Thomas took some time to catch up with the Big Ten Network to discuss where the Buckeyes and Saints are each headed in 2019.
“I’m really appreciative,” Thomas answered when asked about sharing a locker room with so many former Buckeyes teammates. “It’s definitely a blessing to see Sean Payton bring those guys, they’re like my brothers, into the same locker room as me. It’s contagious. We’re still trying to add more so we’ll just keep it going.”
The Saints have picked up a number of former Ohio State playmakers, including cornerbacks Marshon Lattiomre and Eli Apple, safety Vonn Bell, and quarterback J.T. Barrett. They’ve been connected to several Buckeyes prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft, such as receiver Parris Campbell and running back Mike Weber.
Thomas explained that his fond memories from his days at Ohio State and admiration of their continued success are what keep him coming back for events such as the spring game: “You know, going to such a great university like this, the tradition, Buckeye Nation, get to see my boys I went to battle with on this field, the up and coming guys, it’s a blessing.”
“It’s a blessing and a testament to our room and the culture we built in that receiving room,” the 2018 first team All-Pro said of Ohio State’s prospects in this year’s draft, and the players who will follow them. “It’s good to pass the torch and come out here and see the next guys in line.”
