Three St. Thomas Aquinas football alumni signed NFL Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) contracts to keep their NFL dreams alive this past weekend. After not being selected in the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft — Tyreak Sapp, Camden Brown and Anthony Hankerson signed standard UDFA deals. Sapp (C/O 2021) who attended the University of…
This story is written by Twan Russell, St. Thomas Aquinas’ Athletic Director Some Super Bowl stories are about plays and trophies. Kirk Olivadotti’s story is about people and purpose. Long before he coached linebackers on football’s biggest stage at Super Bowl LX, Kirk was an elite St. Thomas Aquinas Raider. At St. Thomas Aquinas High…
This article is courtesy of Aric DiLalla, lead writer for the Denver Broncos. The photo is courtesy of Gabriel Christus of the Denver Broncos. Four days before Nik Bonitto celebrated Jonathon Cooper’s game-winning sack on the turf at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he had a similar reaction to another big defensive play on the same field.…
Major Wright, a defensive back from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at the University of Florida, where he was a key starter in the Gators’ secondary and helped lead the team to a BCS National Championship in 2009. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears…
Dallas Turner, a defensive end from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at Alabama, where he became a key contributor on the Crimson Tide’s defensive line. Known for his speed and pass-rushing ability, Turner helped anchor Alabama’s defense and earned recognition in the SEC. He was selected 17th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by…
Colin Thompson, a tight end from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Temple University, where he became a productive starter. Thompson went on to play in the NFL, spending time with the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, known for his versatility as both a…
Mason Taylor, a tight end from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at LSU, where he developed into a reliable receiving and blocking threat for the Tigers. Known for his athleticism and versatility, Taylor was drafted into the NFL in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Jets and continues…
Tyler Steen, an offensive lineman from St. Thomas Aquinas, began his college career at Vanderbilt University, where he started 34 games, before transferring to the University of Alabama for his final season. At Alabama, he anchored the Crimson Tide’s offensive line and earned All-SEC recognition. Steen was selected in the 3rd round of the 2023…
Dezmen Southward, a defensive back from St. Thomas Aquinas, played college football at the University of Wisconsin, where he developed into a reliable safety and started 30 consecutive games for the Badgers. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons and went on to play for the…
Jordan Scarlett, a running back from St. Thomas Aquinas, went on to play college football at the University of Florida, where he rushed for over 1,300 yards and 12 touchdowns across his career with the Gators. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers and later spent…
