Jemea Thomas goes in sixth to New England

Former Georgia Tech defensive back Jemea Thomas became the second Yellow Jackets player taken in the NFL draft, getting selected in the sixth round by the New England Patriots. He was the 30th pick of the round and 206th overall.

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Ken Sugiura

Ken Sugiura covers Georgia Tech sports for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, looking for news and compelling stories wherever they are to be found.

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