Joseph Hayden Thomas (born December 4, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Wisconsin, earned All-American honors, and was recognized as the top college interior lineman. The Cleveland Browns chose Thomas with the third overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times (every season in which he has played), and is considered among the top offensive linemen in the NFL today.