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Feb. 9, former Badger and Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas was officially voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Thomas became just the seventh modern-era offensive tackle in NFL history to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility and the first Hall of Fame member of the Cleveland Browns organization that played in the 21st century.
Thomas was drafted by the Browns with the third overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft. Thomas was an ironman for the Browns organization, and he is now remembered as one of the best offensive linemen of all time and one of the best players in the history of the Cleveland Browns franchise.