The 2024 preseason didn’t start well for San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas. He suffered a broken forearm injury during his first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. With 2 weeks of expected recovery time, his support system will help him deal with the mental aspect of recovery. And they (his support system) are present in all of his important moments. It’s his parents, especially his mother. It wouldn’t have been possible for Ambry to reach here without his mother’s guidance.

Jermaine and Carmen Thomas exchanged vows on March 24, 1999. Six months later, they welcomed their son, Ambry Thomas, on September 9, 1999, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. While his father is rarely seen in stadiums, his mother is a vocal supporter of her son. It was on full display when he had to choose his college. During a visit to the University of Florida in 2016, she expressed pride over her young boy’s progression from a 6-year-old boy to becoming a talented footballer.

When Thomas was confused about college, she advised him to choose the one where he felt comfortable and had a support system, in case he went far from home. However, after a visit to multiple universities, the cornerback settled for Michigan Wolverines (of the University of Michigan). She supported her son and was impressed with their academic focus.

She said, “My biggest take away was the M-PACT (Michigan Professional and Career Transition) program because a lot of the colleges get the kids there to win, win, win – and nobody is concerned with what’s going on after the fact. That was big to me. They keep the kids focused.” She instilled courage in him when he was battling Colitis (inflammation of the Colon) in 2019.

While he was still in hospital, she told him it was time to move to prepare. He started climbing stairs twice a day to regain a little bit of strength. He has an equally supportive twin sister, Amber Thomas. Though she stays away from stadiums, she ensures her brother doesn’t feel the pressure. With the backing of his family, the CB has climbed stairs of success in his life. He’s now playing for the 49ers in the big league.

Ambry Thomas’ family participation in NFL events

Last month, CB’s mother went on a Michigan NFL Moms & Girls tour to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Enjoying the warm beaches, she posted multiple photos from the tour. The caption on one of the photos read, “The cheering for our sons doesn’t just start here. It continues and makes for an unforgettable season.” Thomas has a solid cheerleader in his mother.

The dedicated mother doesn’t miss any personal occasion of her beloved children. Ambry shares his birthday with his twin sister, Amber, and on their 22nd birthday in 2021, their mom posted their photo, calling them her favorite twins. As the professional appears to have solid support in the form of his family off the gridiron, his on-field games are likely to take off as well.

Though not a regular starter for the 49ers, he has played in most games for the franchise. In 2023, he had 35 tackles in 15 games. With an injury in his preseason game, he has to get back to full strength in less than a month. The 49ers fans will be hoping he makes it back in time.