Benjamin Thomas Jr. (born July 2, 1961 in Ashburn, Georgia) is a former defensive lineman in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers, the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams. Thomas played collegiate ball for Auburn University before being drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round of the 1985 NFL Draft. He played professionally in the NFL for 5 seasons and retired in 1991.
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