Earl Thomas was an All-American defensive back at the University of Texas and a first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks.

Thomas had a decorated NFL career, but injuries and off-the-field issues caused the defensive back to be out of the league by 2019 after his stint with Seattle and one season in Baltimore.

Thomas is clamoring for a return to the NFL. He recently sat down with Josina Anderson on ‘The Exhibit’ and claimed he was better than Ed Reed, a Hall of Fame safety.

“I know I still can play….cause my opportunities were slim to none after I had that incident in baltimore…it has to be a good atmosphere where coaches are going to go out there and let me play and communicate. I know the plays and the formations; just an atmosphere where they understand me. I’m still the best safety in the league… I would just know, I’m better than Ed Reed. I’m better than Troy Polamalu….I know a lot of Seattle fans would agree. I know for sure that 2013 team -we don’t win a Super Bowl without me.”

A key member of Seattle’s ‘Legion of Boom’ defense, Thomas was on his way towards carving out a Hall of Fame resume. Thomas played 10 seasons for the Seahawks and Ravens, logging 497 solo tackles, 216 assists, 2.0 sacks, six fumble recoveries, and 30 interceptions. He was selected to play in 7 Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl.

Reed played 12 seasons for the Ravens, Jets, and Texans, logging 534 solo tackles, 112 assists, 6.0 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries, and 64 career interceptions.

Reed was selected to play in 9 Pro Bowls, winning one Defensive Player of the Year award and one Super Bowl.

He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.