Thomas started his footballer career from his high school life, he first played from West Orange-Stark Mustangs high school football team. At that time, Thomas scored 112 tackles with 11 interceptions, two kickoff return touchdowns and two punt return touchdowns, with 1,850 rushing yards and 2,140 receiving yards.
After high school, Thomas moved to the "The University of Texas at Austin" in 2008, where he played for Mack Brown's Texas Longhorns football team. During college career, Thomas played 13 games, and he gained the second position with 63 tackles and 17 pass breakups.
Later Thomas was selected for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL draft at the age of 20, During that time he was the youngest player in the NFL draft. On July 31, 2010, Earl was agreed for the five-year's contract by receiving $12.31 million payment as a guarantee.
On September 26, 2010, Earl played 3 games for the Seattle Seahawks against San Diego Chargers and finished the season with 76 tackles, one forced fumble, and five interceptions.
Following Thomas played for a various season of NFL Draft from the Seattle Seahawks team, where he played 107 games in regular season and 10 games during the postseason.
Looking at his personal life, Thomas was dating Nina Heisser from a long time and married to her at the Chateau Cocomar in Houston in 2016. The couple lives together in Orange, Texas the United States.
Being a footballer Earl has featured in many games from which he collects a big chunk of money. As of 2017, his estimated net worth is $9 million through which he finances his living and lives a celebrity life.
