Thomas DeCoud
Thomas Levon DeCoud is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League. He played college football for the California Golden Bears. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft.
Early life
DeCoud attended Glencove Elementary School and Hogan Senior High School in Vallejo, California, then attended Pinole Valley High School in Pinole, California and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, as a senior, he was an All-ACCAL selection. In basketball, he was an All-ACCAL selection. DeCoud graduated from Pinole High School in 2003.Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
DeCoud was selected with the 98th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft.Playing primarily on special teams in 10 games as a rookie, DeCoud recorded 6 tackles. He had a breakout season the next year as he started all 16 games at free safety and compiled 68 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 7 pass deflections and 3 interceptions. After the season, DeCoud received recognition from USA Today, which listed him on its annual "All-Joe" team.
In a SportsCenter interview on September 27, 2012, Decoud played the "Meow Game" from the movie Super Troopers.
Decoud was released from the Falcons on March 11, 2014.