Syracuse Football Players In The NFL That Are Headed To The Playoffs

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Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Shamarko Thomas (29) and inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) kneel down in preparation of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Shamarko Thomas (29) and inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) kneel down in preparation of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Shamarko Thomas, S

While making it in the NFL is quite the success, it still is puzzling that Shamarko Thomas hasn’t

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reached that next level. A fourth round pick back in 2013, Shamarko was supposed to be the heir apparent to future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Troy Polamalu.

Quite the shoes to fill, but something most SU fans thought was somewhat of a realistic possibility. But so far it’s been simply a pipe dream.

Thomas has been reduced to special teams duties and light rotational work in the secondary. He just seems like a player that is running out of time to reach his full potential.