Thomas discovered he was drafted by the Browns via cell phone .
Thomas spent the draft fishing on Lake Michigan with his father , father - in - law , and Joe Panos , who was also a standout offensive lineman at Wisconsin and is a former Brookfield resident .
Thomas discovered Thomas was drafted by the Browns via cell phone .
Thomas spent the draft fishing on Lake Michigan with his father , father - in - law , and Joe Panos , who was also a standout offensive lineman at Wisconsin and is a former Brookfield resident .