Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Stantley Thomas-Oliver III is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the FIU Panthers.
College career
Thomas-Oliver began his career at Florida International University as a wide receiver and had 36 receptions for 489 yards and a touchdown in two seasons. 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 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. In his career he had 94 career, two interceptions, seven tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.Professional career
Carolina Panthers
Thomas-Oliver was selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft with the 221st overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.On November 20, 2021, Thomas-Oliver was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on December 18.
On October 16, 2022, Thomas-Oliver was placed on injured reserve.
On August 29, 2023, Thomas-Oliver was waived for final roster cuts, but signed to the Panthers' practice squad the following day. He was released on September 22.
New York Giants
On October 30, 2023, Thomas-Oliver was signed to the New York Giants practice squad. Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Giants signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. He was waived on July 31 with a non-football injury designation.Birmingham Stallions
On November 18, 2024, Thomas-Oliver signed with the Birmingham Stallions.Detroit Lions
On December 17, 2024, Thomas-Oliver was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.He was signed to the team's active roster on January 4, 2025.
Thomas-Oliver signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit on January 20, 2025. On July 27, Thomas-Oliver was released by the Lions.