Thomas Incoom
CurrentteamCarolina Panthers
Number48
PositionLinebacker
Birth dateFebruary 19, 1999 (age 27)
Birth placeGhana
Height6 ft
Height in2
Weight lb265
High schoolStone Mountain
CollegeValdosta State (2017–2020)
Central Michigan (2021–2022)
Undraftedyear2023
Pastteams
StatusActive
Highlights
  • First-team All-MAC (2022)
  • First-team All-GSC (2019)
Statseason2025
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 127
PfrIncoTh00

Thomas Incoom (born February 19, 1999) is a Ghanaian professional American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Valdosta State Blazers and Central Michigan Chippewas and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

Early life

Born in Ghana, Incoom moved to the United States at the age of 12.[1] He grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia and attended Stone Mountain High School. He committed to play football at Valdosta State.[2]

College career

In his collegiate career he totaled 146 tackles, 45 being for a loss, 28.5 sacks, 2 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles one going for a touchdown, and 5 forced fumbles.[3][4] In the 2019 season he was named first team all GSC.[5] His best collegiate year occurred in 2022 where he posted 57 tackles, 19 going for a loss, 11.5 sacks, 2 fumble recovery one going all the way for a touchdown, and a forced fumble. His efforts in the 2022 season resulted in him being named first team all-MAC.[6][7]

Incoom was projected to be a 6th to 7th round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.[8][9]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Incoom signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[10]

Incoom appeared in four games with the Broncos during the 2023 season, recording one tackle against Miami in a Denver loss and assisting on a tackle against Detroit, also a Denver loss.[11]

On August 27, 2024, Incoom was waived by the Broncos.[12]

Carolina Panthers

On August 28, 2024, Incoom was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8.[14] Incoom was waived on November 30 and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[15][16] He signed a reserve/future contract with Carolina on January 6, 2025.[17]

Incoom made the Panthers' roster in 2025, playing in all 17 games as a core special teamer. On March 10, 2026, Incoom re-signed with the Panthers.[18]

References

  1. ^ Driesenga, Tyler (April 27, 2023). "Thomas Incoom’s Journey From Ghana to the NFL Draft". 9&10 News. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Thomas Incoom, Central Michigan, Defensive Line". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Thomas Incoom". Valdosta State University Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "Thomas Incoom". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Thomas Incoom, DE, Central Michigan". Pro Football Network. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "2022 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  8. ^ "THOMAS INCOOM DL/EDGE CENTRAL MICHIGAN | NFL DRAFT PROFILE & SCOUTING REPORT". NFL Draft Buzz. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  9. ^ "Central Michigan Chippewas". NFL Mock Draft Database. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  10. ^ Nothaft, Patrick. "Central Michigan DE Thomas Incoom joins Denver Broncos as undrafted free agent". MLive. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  11. ^ "Thomas Incoom 2024 Stats Profile". www.espn.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  12. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 27, 2024). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  13. ^ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2024). "Panthers bring Jordan Matthews back to 53-man roster". Panthers.com
  14. ^ Gantt, Darin (October 8, 2024). "Panthers add offensive line and outside linebacker depth". Panthers.com
  15. ^ Gantt, Darin. "Amaré Barno activated from physically unable to perform list". panthers.com. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  16. ^ Rizzuti, Anthony. "Panthers announce flurry of practice-squad moves, including 4 additions". Panthers Wire. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (January 6, 2025). "Panthers sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts on Monday". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  18. ^ "Panthers sign three more of their own free agents". panthers.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.