Former Tokay Tiger Julius Thomas begins transition to NFL

It’s not just four years of Portland State basketball that Julius Thomas will bring to the Denver Broncos’ tight end position.

Thomas also will bring a Portland State degree in business administration. “Some of the things that translate from basketball to football is a little bit of a misconception,” he said.

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